Tag Archives: overfishing

Food Web Woes

By Emily Sohn / March 30, 2007

If sharks disappeared from the oceans, rays might thrive, but shellfish would probably suffer.

Posted in Environment & Pollution | Tagged ecology, fish, food web, overfishing, rays, Shark, sharks

By Emily Sohn / December 12, 2005

With pollution, over-fishing, and shrinking habitats, the life of a penguin isn’t getting any easier.

By Emily Sohn / February 24, 2005

Because of fishing, fish are becoming smaller and growing more slowly.

Posted in Environment & Pollution | Tagged fish, overfishing

By Emily Sohn / August 27, 2004

Sportfishing can account for a surprisingly large part of the catch of certain types of saltwater fish.

Posted in Environment & Pollution | Tagged endangered species, fish, overfishing