Fish Swim to Extinction
By Wendy Heller, September 27, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
The American Fisheries Society warns of fish in the North American region becoming endangered, mainly caused by human's demand and waste of fresh water. Since 1989 research has proved that their rates of extinction have doubled.
In addition, other freshwater organisms such as snails and mussels are closer to being endangered for the same demand and waste of water. Scientists worry that we will not make efforts to stop these extinctions and drive freshwater species in North America to extinction.
Comments
Be the first to add a comment to this article.
You must be logged in to comment.
Related Content
May 24, 2012, 9:00AM
Fisherman using destructive explosives around Menjangan Island more
May 23, 2012, 10:35AM
Project Shoal, in the UK, is currently testing their pollution-detecting robotic fish. The robotic fish look, move, and behave more
May 18, 2012, 9:48AM
In its yearly report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed that a record six fish populations have more
May 14, 2012, 9:18AM
Both Honduras and Costa Rica’s governments have announced plans for protection of the endangered hammerhead shark. more
May 9, 2012, 9:54AM
Rare photographs capturing illegal shark finning and the fishing of other species were taken off the coast of Indonesia in a more
Sponsors
Dive Industry News
Participants in PADI Public Safety Diver workshop help recover stolen vehicleDAN Alert Diver magazine now available for Android usersFirst recipient of the Richard A. Hartley Scholarship AnnouncedAtlantis Azores announces new Philippines departures, itinerariesDive Pirates to stage DIVEAPALOOZA this weekend in Texas
What's New
