A comprehensive study suggests that likely causes for the population decline of smallmouth bass in Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River are endocrine disrupting compounds and herbicides; and pathogens and parasites. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Fish and … Continued
Kokanee numbers for British Columbia’s main valley Okanagan lakes are increasing, according to a recent survey by British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. In 2015, over 20,000 kokanee returned to spawn to Middle Vernon Creek, the … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced that American eel populations are stable and do not need protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Nonetheless, for the species’ long-term stability, the agency recommends continuing efforts to maintain healthy habitats, … Continued
A hepatitis B-like virus has been found for the first time in fish. A team of USGS researchers found the virus in white sucker from the Great Lakes Region using gene-sequencing technologies. How the recently discovered hepatitis B-like virus is … Continued
The New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking angler input on freshwater fishing experiences (warmwater and coolwater) in New Jersey through an online survey. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and includes questions on species … Continued