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Recovery: New Life in Coal Country
Acid mine drainage devastates streams, but there are surprising efforts underway in Coal Country.
Review: Fishing and Conservation
Three great new reads and references for angler-conservationists.
What Does the Fish Say?
Some fish species use sound to communicate, and these vocalizations could be key for scientists studying both fish and their freshwater ecosystems.
After 250 Years of Dams, Rhode Island River Restored for Migratory Fish
The last time fish could migrate unimpeded on the Pawcatuck River, George Washington was a surveyor, not a president.
How an Alaskan Earthquake Caused Fish to Spawn in Death Valley
At first glance, the Devils Hole pupfish would rightly be considered one of the most isolated creatures on earth, but the broader world touches the pupfish in surprising ways. Everything's connected.
Recovery: Smalltooth Sawfish Flickering Back
Recovery of the smalltooth sawfish is going better than expected, but public ignorance can still imperil these fish.
How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish
After the Birds vs Fish debate overtook the internet, one die-hard birder decides to figure out why some seemingly sane people prefer fins over feathers.
The Fish Nerd’s Holiday Book List
Five book picks for the fish nerd on your list, whether an angler, freshwater conservationist or shark fan.
Recovery: Why Sea Lampreys Need to Be Restored and Killed
Are sea lampreys a native species to be restored, or an invasive species to be killed? Both.
Meet The Magnificently Weird Mola Mola
Meet the Mola mola (aka sunfish), quite possibly the weirdest fish in the sea.
Gar Wars: A Fish Force Awakens
A gathering force of fish conservationists is changing the narrative around gar, an ancient fish too long accused of crimes it didn’t commit.
Restoring Beavers by Plane and Automobile
Parachuting beavers? The remarkable story of restoring nature’s engineers.