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Did animators know that two of three “Finding Nemo” sharks cannibalized their own siblings?
By Patrick Cooney, Certified Fisheries Scientist Finding Nemo is riddled with biological inaccuracies, including one that we previously explained: Nemo’s dad, Marlin, should have become a female (Marlene?) who mates with her own son, Nemo. Despite the animators missing an opportunity for an incredible biological plot twist, perhaps they were biologically accurate when making sharks Bruce, Chum, and Anchor feel…
Fish Take Underwater Elevator Before Surgery (videos)
By Patrick Cooney During the cold winter this year at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, one of Shedd’s researchers was heading to the warm waters of the Bahamas to better understand the movement patterns of Nassau Grouper. Dr. Kristine Stump joined Shedd Aquarium about a year ago as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, and has a history of leading…
My Goodness…there are dead fish parts in every pint of Guinness? (Seriously!)
By Patrick Cooney Are you planning to enjoy a delicious Guinness or Harp beer this St. Patrick’s Day? Then be prepared to swallow bits of dead fish (seriously!). I am currently sitting in Chicago as the river is dyed green for what I once believed was my rightful Birthday…St. Patrick’s Day. Just as I was once…
I Am A Fisheries Biologist
So what are these crazy unrealistic fisheries biologists up to? They are working with the United Nations and non-fisheries folks to help provide food for a growing global population.
Raw Salmon Linked to Death In Dogs
By Patrick Cooney Knowledge of two simple things could make the difference in the life of your dog: Know the geographic region where your salmon was harvested. Do not feed raw or undercooked salmon to your dog. Can salmon kill my dog? Consumption by dogs of raw or undercooked salmon from California, Oregon, and Washington…
What is the actual value of our nation’s fisheries?
Why should you care about fisheries in the United States? The Factual Fish Squeezer eloquently explains the economical, ecological, and cultural reasons in the following video. Dr. Jesse “Factual Fish Squeezer” Trushenski is a fisheries scientist, foodie, and fish culturist, or “fish squeezer” as they are affectionately known. The Factual Fish Squeezer is committed to communicating…
10 Scary Fish in Natural Halloween Costumes
By Patrick Cooney All of these fish are real and they sure look like they are wearing scary Halloween costumes inspired by menacing characters. Be sure to let us know in the poll at the bottom which one you think is the scariest fish of them all. 1. Sarcastic Fringehead as Predator Sarcastic Fringehead Blennies live in the…
How can you turn volunteers into Citizen Scientists? Go Fish!
Guest Author Katie Pierson: “I enjoy empowering diverse parties in scientific research, be it citizen science or facilitating research collaboration. No matter where life takes me, I will always love being out in the field with people and fish.” s heavy fog nestles into the corners of the bay and sea lions loudly discuss their…
Fill in the blank: You are more likely to be killed by a ________ than a shark.
Tobey Curtis (@Mojoshark), Guest Author, PhD Candidate, School for Marine Science and Technology, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Tobey’s recent research suggests an optimistic outlook for the recovery of White Sharks in the Western Atlantic Ocean since protective measures were enacted in 1990s. Did you come up with one of the following to fill in the above…
Listening to the wind for better fisheries science
By Ian Stewart, Quantitative Scientist, International Pacific Halibut Commission Edited by Patrick Cooney and Steve Midway, The Fisheries Blog When you think of weather and climate, it is probably about how it will impact your clothes choice for the day, your plans for the weekend, or the potential need for an umbrella. A question…
Why do sharks have two penises?
By Patrick Cooney, Certified Fisheries Professional The male shark circles, grabs onto the female’s pectoral fin with his mouth and bites down. He keeps a tight grip with his sharp teeth while she remains motionless. He slides in alongside her and curls his body in an arch. The act is complete when he uses one…
Salmon On the Fringe: Not all who wander are lost
Guest Post By: Karen Dunmall, PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba Edited by Patrick Cooney I study salmon “on the fringe”. They are not part of the mainstream. They exist on the extreme periphery. They live in the Arctic. Specifically, the Canadian Arctic of the Northwest Territories. Naturally, Pacific salmons are primarily distributed in waters of…
Fish Science: It’s what we do.
Being outside with family and friends allows time for reflection and remembrance of those who came before us and provided us incredible opportunities. The five of us at The Fisheries Blog encourage you to take that time this week. Get outside today and we will see you next week!
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