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Fish

Millions of people around the world rely upon them for food - but fish are also pretty cool creatures. Literally.

The cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates often play a very important role in ecosystems - whether in rivers, lakes or oceans. Here's an automated compilation of content relating to fish.

Can Sri Lanka's fishing communities be saved?

Can Sri Lanka's fishing communities be saved? 22.04.2022

Fuel prices and shortages mean fewer fishing boats on the water and that those living from the sea are unable to make ends meet. Colombo is seeking aid from the IMF to ease the crisis. DW's Manira Chaudhary reports from Negombo.
Spain: Fishing boat with 3 metric tons of cocaine seized

Spain: Fishing boat with 3 metric tons of cocaine seized 17.04.2022

Security forces and the Spanish tax agency have seized a fishing boat south of the Canary Islands carrying more than 2,900 kilos of cocaine, with a market value of €90 million.
Shanghai markets face shortage of goods two days into lockdown

Shanghai markets face shortage of goods two days into lockdown 29.03.2022

Vendors and customers are already noticing a scarcity of fish and vegetables.
Artificial whale poop could save the planet — here's how

Artificial whale poop could save the planet — here's how 28.03.2022

Whale poop is good for marine life. Researchers hope to use fake feces to capitalize on that and push ocean carbon capture to 50% of global emissions.
Kenya hopes electric boats will clean up Lake Victoria

Kenya hopes electric boats will clean up Lake Victoria 16.03.2022

To help combat pollution, Kenya is introducing fishing boats with electric motors in the hope they will improve water quality and make local livelihoods sustainable.

Andrej Kramaric: An underrated big fish in one of Germany’s smallest ponds

Andrej Kramaric: An underrated big fish in one of Germany’s smallest ponds 12.03.2022

After six years at the club, Andrej Kramaric has secured his future with Hoffenheim, signing an extension until 2025. His talents are worthy of a bigger stage, but his loyalty is to be admired in the modern age.
Kashmir: Shrinking Lake Wular threatens local livelihoods

Kashmir: Shrinking Lake Wular threatens local livelihoods 28.02.2022

For centuries, Lake Wular has been a major source of food and income for thousands of Kashmiris. But widespread pollution, mining, and dam construction are putting the region's fishing community at risk.

Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada, killing 10

Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada, killing 10 15.02.2022

Emergency services rescued at least three after a Spanish fishing boat sank off Canada's coast. Rescuers said the survivors were found alive on a lifeboat suffering from hypothermia.
How animals heal themselves ― and get high

How animals heal themselves ― and get high 08.02.2022

Whether it's using insects to heal wounds or getting high on puffer fish poison, animals know many of nature's secrets to feeling better — and we humans have picked up a few of them.
France: Probe ordered after photos of masses of dead fish emerge

France: Probe ordered after photos of masses of dead fish emerge 05.02.2022

Both France and the EU have launched an investigation after an environmental group posted images of masses of dead fish. Sea Shepherd said the incident happened off the coast of southwest France.
Of bird brains and herd mind — intelligence in the animal world

Of bird brains and herd mind — intelligence in the animal world 27.01.2022

They calculate, distinguish languages and recognize themselves in the mirror. From pigeons to dolphins, we take a journey through the remarkable congitive skills of creatures far and wide.
Peru demands compensation for oil-affected businesses

Peru demands compensation for oil-affected businesses 26.01.2022

An oil spill off the coast of Peru is affecting livelihoods from fishing to tourism. Now the government is demanding compensation.

Indonesia's fishers harness protective power of mangrove forests

Indonesia's fishers harness protective power of mangrove forests 25.01.2022

Local projects are working to preserve the trees that offer unique coastal protection to villages and the fishing industry.
Peru declares 'environmental emergency' after oil spill

Peru declares 'environmental emergency' after oil spill 23.01.2022

Dead seals, fish and birds have washed up on Peru's shore covered in oil after the spill. A refinery blamed waves caused by the eruption of a volcano in Tonga.
DW Business – America

DW Business – America 18.01.2022

Microsoft buys gaming giant Activision for $68b - US airlines warn of travel chaos due to 5G rollout - Jellyfish provide alternative as fish stocks fall
Jellyfish turning into multibillion-dollar industry

Jellyfish turning into multibillion-dollar industry 18.01.2022

With fewer and fewer fish in the seas, jellyfish is more popular than ever in Asia, especially in Thailand. It's been consumed for hundreds of years there.

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