Study in Science reveals recreational fishing takes big bite of ocean catch
U.S. saltwater recreational fishing catch rivals commercial fisheries for many...ngcod Taking a hard look at the common belief that recreational fishing accounts for only 2-3% of total landings in the U.S., a new study published in the journal S...Sensors at Watts Bar being evaluated by ORNL
...ug. 24, 2004 -- Hundreds of barges, tow boats and recreational craft passing through Watts Bar on the Tennessee River will be monitored for nuclear material as part of an effort to thwart terrorists. The project, scheduled to start in September, is a collaboration among the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Natio...Muscling their way into the food chain: Zebra mussels alter fish populations in the Hudson River
...s were large and involved species of commercial or recreational importance, such as American shad and black bass. Strayer notes, "The changes we observed may lead to fewer adults of species such as American shad, and more adults of species such as redbreast sunfish in the Hudson. Maintaining a sustainable fishery...Workforce achievements celebrated at NASA Marshall Center Awards ceremony
...issions and improve gas mileage in cars, boats and recreational vehicles. Marshall's Technology Transfer Award recognizes excellence in applying NASA technology to commercial uses. Recipients were Jeff Finckenor, Anthony R. Kelley, Alok K. Majumdar and Mark V. Vaccaro, Engineering Directorate; Tim Horvath and Pat...Water study yields a few surprises for New England
...ls of mercury accumulated in their bodies. Because recreational fisherman tend to fish in these more rural streams, it is important for people to become aware of any fish consumption advisories prior to eating fish from these streams. Major Findings in Ground Water In addition to natural contaminants in ...New national research effort needed to secure clean, adequate water supply in coming decades
... for water among farmers, environmental advocates, recreational users, and other interests -- as well as emerging challenges such as climate change and the threat of waterborne diseases -- the committee concluded that an additional $70 million in federal funding should go annually to water research, with the aim ...Mysterious beach closures may be linked to contaminated groundwater, study finds
...n Beach near Los Angeles - one of the most popular recreational sites in Southern California. More than a million swimmers, surfers and sunbathers visit Huntington Beach in a typical summer. But in July 1999, during the peak season, health authorities closed several miles of beachfront after lab tests found unacc...Dramatic decline of California native frog linked to introduced trout in mountain lakes
...e Central Valley. "We don't want to interfere with recreational fishing, but create reserves to help recover the species," added Harold Werner, wildlife ecologist for the two parks. "We want to give the public options." Fish and Game also is testing fish removal as a way to help declining frog populations, Werner...Four new research centers to explore link between oceans and human health
...effects on human health in waters heavily used for recreational purposes....New Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health established
...he rise in lethal wound infections acquired during recreational use of coastal waters. The second bacterium, V. parahaemolytiicus, is believed to be the cause of outbreaks of dysentery after people eat contaminated shellfish harvested from temperate coastal waters. Research projects will be conducted in each of...Is a single bout of exercise helpful or harmful in getting a good night's sleep?
...were physically active (i.e., they participated in recreational sports or their jobs required some physical labor), but they were not engaged in a regular training program. The volunteer's characteristics (all values throughout are means + standard deviations) were as follows: ...Gulf marine reserves given new life
... and early spring by gag grouper for spawning. For recreational anglers throughout the Gulf, the gag grouper is the most important grouper species. The two reserves, named the Madison/Swanson and Steamboat Lumps, are roughly 55 to 75 miles south-southeast of Apalachicola in the Florida Panhandle, or roughly 95 m...Microbe's trick provides a template for willowy crystals
...s." The new discoveries were made with the help of recreational scuba divers who routinely retrieve biofilms growing in the flooded tunnels of the Piquette Mine in Tennyson, Wis., for scientific analysis. These newfound crystal-making organisms occur in pumpkin-colored biomineral accumulations and in the water co...Breakthroughs in acoustic tracking shine new light on the lives of fish
...ingcod is one of the most important commercial and recreational species that has experienced dramatic population declines in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Northern California. Tracking of individual fish has allowed scientists to quantify the trade-offs of different reserve designs. Tagged fish didn'...Liberia announces protection of 155,000-acres of forest
...nomic expansion through the ecological, social and recreational value of biological diversity," said Harry A. Greaves, Jr., Economic Advisor to Mr. Bryant. Scientists estimate that 600,000 western chimpanzees once lived throughout western Africa, but fewer than 25,000 remain. The numbers are expected to drop dra...Findings offer further understanding about growth and development in young male gymnasts
...atched boys (13.5 0.3 years) were recruited from recreational martial arts classes to participate as the control groups (CON). These boys were training not more than two hours per weeks. Each participant was tested on one occasion at his gymnastic club or at the martial arts school. During testing, subjects had...Physiologists findings make fishing tournaments safer for fish!
...lutionizing one of North America's fastest-growing recreational industries: sport fishing tournaments. As a result of these studies, leaders in the industry have initiated groundbreaking changes to their procedures so that more fish will survive and be in better physiological condition following angling tournam...Sex matters in health promotion and disease prevention
...nce to behavioral factors such as occupational and recreational activities, clothing styles, and willingness to use sunscreen. Differences in mortality rates may be attributable to men's reluctance to seek medical treatment, leading to a later diagnosis and poorer prognosis. "While certain prevention strategies,...Summit generates possible solutions to exchange of invasive species in Midwest waterways
...verse interests, such as commercial navigation and recreational boaters, in devising and implementing a solution. They have begun to develop an action plan for cultivating partnerships; facilitating research; and pursuing financial, political and technical support to address short-term and long-term management of......e to which increasing development and back-country recreational use in mountainous areas threatens wolverine populations is unknown. Understanding threats to this rare and elusive animal is essential to its conservation. Last month, another team of WCS researchers discovered another carnivore oddity, when they l...