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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.

Croatian fish industry pins hopes on EU market 12.08.2019

In the natural beauty of eastern Croatia near the edge of the Nature Park Papuk, sustainable fish farming is a growing industry and jobs generator. But, when it comes to fish consumption, Croats are among the lowest in Europe with around 8 kilograms per person a year. That represents an export opportunity to other European Union nations.

When banana leaves replace plastic bags in Bali 30.07.2019

Marine plastic trash is a major problem in Indonesia. Images of plastic debris-strewn beaches and stomachs of dead fish full of plastic materials have sparked global outrage, with activists calling for stricter action to deal with the environmental hazard. In Bali, a community campaign is trying to create awareness on this issue.

Climate change and overfishing threaten Lake Malawi 17.07.2019

One of the Great Lakes of Africa, Lake Malawi covers almost one third of the area of the entire country of the same name. It has long since been a major food source for the region. But for years, fish stocks have been dwindling and now climate change is playing its part in further damaging livelihoods in this impoverished country.
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Stage #4: A Crucial Current for Global Climate 12.07.2019

The Humboldt Current along the Pacific coast of South America is a giant marine ecosystem. The upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water made famous by Humboldt is a lifeline for fish. It also impacts global weather and is highly sensitive to climate change.

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Male or female - is our sex always clearly defined? 11.07.2019

Researchers found that more than 500 fish species can change their sex. Even for humans, sex is not always as clearly defined as we think.

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An appetite for dried seahorse in China could spell the marine animal's demise 26.06.2019

The international seahorse trade out of West Africa is booming. The animals are used in dried form in soups, teas and rice wine. But growing demand is putting these little fish at risk of extinction.

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DW Business – Europe & America 21.06.2019

Trade deal brings Trudeau and Trump to the table, Airlines scramble to avoid Iranian airspace, Fisherman's son goes viral, gets rich
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DW Business – Africa 21.06.2019

FAA bans US flights over Iranian airspace - Fisherman's son goes viral, gets rich - Zambian copper mine dispute coming to a head
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DW Business - Asia 21.06.2019

FAA tells airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, Nord Stream 2 still splits EU, Foxconn's Gou gives up reins of company

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Rockall dispute: Irish fishermen defiant despite Scottish warning 09.06.2019

Irish trawlers are continuing to fish around the Atlantic Ocean islet despite Scotland warning that it would send patrols. Dublin doesn't recognize Britain's sovereignty of the rock, but has never claimed it for itself.
Stills vom EcoIndia Dreh in Indien

Living Planet: Indian women start their own business to save mangroves 06.06.2019

In India, fishermen's wives are successfully challenging age-old traditions of patriarchy and gender stereotypes. Instead of waiting for their husbands to bring home fish, they've taken the oars into their own hands. They've become tourist guides and mangrove experts, earning their own living while helping to save the biodiversity of their environment.

Fischerboot in Vigo, Portugal

Living Planet: Fishing for Sardines in Portugal 30.05.2019

No fresh sardines caught off the Atlantic coast are sold between October and May in the markets of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. As another no-catch period ends, we look at why this beloved fish is at the center of a dispute between fishermen, scientists and government officials in the Iberian peninsula.

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Inside Europe: Women and 'Slow Fish' sustainability 24.05.2019

There are plenty of women working in the world of fishing — from fishing itself to processing and sales. There's an event in Italy called "Slow Fish" organized by the international Slow Food network. It focuses on issues of sustainability in fishing worldwide. This year the organizers chose to give women the spotlight. Dany Mitzman was there to meet a few of them.

Thailand to close popular beach 15.05.2019

Climate change, reef destruction by careless swimmers and even the sunscreen many tourists lather themselves with are killing coral at an alarming rate.

Illegal fishing and Liberia's battle to save the sea 03.05.2019

Illegal fishing is a huge problem in West Africa. Seven million people live along the coast and the sea is their livelihood. This source of income is in jeopardy. Industrial fishing fleets from Europe and China and are ravaging coastal fish stocks. Liberia’s government has been working with Sea Shepherd for two years to try and stop illegal fishing.
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Cage fishing in Uganda 24.04.2019

Lake Victoria's fish stocks have declined in the last two decades, and fishing communities have suffered. In Africa's Great Lakes Region, fishermen have turned to cage fish farming as an alternative food source.
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