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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.

Co-Founders-of eXXpedition: Lucy-Gilliam-and-Emily-Penn

Living Planet: Sailing in the face of ocean plastic 07.03.2019

Eight million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. One forecast suggests that by 2050, there could be more plastic in our oceans than fish. British yachtswoman, Emily Penn, has become a tireless campaigner against ocean plastics. She now raises awareness on the topic and conducts scientific research in some of the most remote parts of our world.
Wasserbomben in der Ostsee

WWII munitions: Time bombs at the bottom of the Baltic Sea 07.02.2019

300,000 tons of munition are rotting away in the Baltic Sea, damaging fish and marine life and endangering people. Experts have investigated how dangerous the contaminated sites are and what should be done with them.

Der Rio Magdalena - Kolumbien

In Colombia, locals fight to save a unique, disappearing habitat 05.02.2019

Millions of people living along the Rio Magdalena are feeling the sting of climate change, as fish stocks — and the river itself — dries up. But they're taking action to preserve their unique landscape and way of life.

Der Rio Magdalena - Kolumbien

Colombia: Surviving on the Rio Magdalena 04.02.2019

Millions of people living along the Rio Magdalena are feeling the sting of climate change, as fish stocks — and the river itself — dries up. But they're taking action to preserve their unique landscape and way of life.

Belgian fisherman will flounder in hard-Brexit scenario 31.01.2019

A hard Brexit could lead to situation where European vessels would not be able to fish in British waters. Belgium would suffer most as most of its catch comes from those waters.
Deutschland Sturmflut in Bremerhafen

Storm surge sweeps across northern Germany 08.01.2019

A storm surge has inundated parts of northern Germany, including Hamburg's world-renowned fish market. Europe has been battered by devastating winters storms this year, with meteorologists expecting more soon.
A worker at the fish brokage cuts tuna at the new Toyosu fish market

Bluefin tuna: A delicacy in peril 06.01.2019

Surging consumption of bluefin tuna is threatening the species. The extravagant purchase of the fish at Japan's Toyosu market isn't something to celebrate, environmentalists say.
Tokia 1. Thunfisch Auktion am Toyosu Fischmarkt

Giant tuna fetches record $3.1 million at Japan auction 05.01.2019

A quarter-ton bluefin tuna has sold for more than double the previous record at the first Tokyo fish auction of 2019. The buyer was a Japanese sushi entrepreneur who calls himself the "Tuna King."
rote Unterwäsche Dessous Brauch Brauchtum Silvester

Red lingerie and lucky fish: New Year's Eve traditions in Europe 31.12.2018

Europeans celebrate a wide variety of New Year's Eve traditions. From Scotland to Turkey, here are the most remarkable customs to ring in the New Year.

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Living Planet: How is climate change affecting reindeer? 27.12.2018

We all know that climate change is causing problems worldwide, but how exactly is it affecting reindeer? DW's Sam Baker caught up with Alaska Department of Fish & Game Research Coordinator, Lincoln Parrett, to find out.

Nigeria Lagos - Blue Fashion auf dem Laufsteg in Nigeria

'Blue fashion' walks the runway in Nigeria 23.12.2018

Come year-end and there's usually an occasion to step out in your finest, which could mean an outfit or accessories made of fish skin to counter the dirty side of fashion, as DW's Sam Olukoya saw on the runway in Lagos.

The rough waters of Brexit 13.12.2018

In coastal communities across Britain, fishermen deeply dislike the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, which stipulates how much fish and shellfish can be caught. And they're not happy about foreign vessels being granted access to their traditional waters.

Deutschland | Jungaale im Rhein ausgewildert

German customs agents release thousands of confiscated eels into the Rhine River 04.12.2018

Authorities discovered the glass eels in checked luggage bound for Vietnam at Frankfurt Airport in late November. A delicacy purported to increase virility in Asia, the protected fish can bring huge profits for sellers.
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DW Business – Europe & America 30.11.2018

Marriott Hack: 500m Marriott guest accounts hacked over 4 years – New Deal: China-US trade spat resolution high on G20 agenda

Fish leather making a splash in Kenya's fashion scene 30.11.2018

Once upon a time, fishermen and women in Kenya would discard the skin of their catch. Now, thanks to an environmental initiative, they are making it into fish leather. The material is proving a big hit among fashion designers in the country.
Euromaxx Zackenbarsch

Oven-baked grouper 30.11.2018

Lisbon‘s Nunes Real Marisqueira restaurant is thought to be one of the best fish restaurants in Portugal. Head chef Manuel Costa specializes in traditional dishes such as "Garoupa no forno".
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