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Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of the global food industry. (AFP Photo)

Matthias Halwart | Rising demand for fish shows aquaculture vital to feed planet

The aquaculture sector demands sustainable and equitable development strategies

07 Oct 2021 1:20 AM

While the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rose from 4.23 per cent in April to a six-month high of 6.3 per cent, food inflation soared from 1.96 per cent to 5.01 per cent in May. (Representational Photo:AP)

Retail inflation hits 6-month high of 6.3 pc in May on costlier food, fuel

Wholesale price-based inflation too accelerated to a record 12.94 per cent in May

14 Jun 2021 11:55 PM

There have been wars over mackarel and herring in the past. (Photo: AFP)

Cod, plaice migrate to cooler waters

Tropical fish swim into Europe's waters as common species head north.

25 Sep 2019 1:00 PM

Sea pollution is a major threat to the survival of clown fish. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nemo Effect stemming from Finding Nemo declared untrue

Researchers have said that the theory lacks adequate evidence.

17 Aug 2019 7:11 PM

A team of researchers led by Professor Walter Salzburger from the University of Basel recently analysed fish living in deep-sea habitat and discovered that certain deep-sea fish have expanded their rhodopsin genes. (Photo: ANI)

New fish species discovered that can detect wavelengths

The deep sea is the largest habitat on Earth and yet one of the least explored due to its inaccessibility.

11 May 2019 3:20 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Warming hurting shellfish, aiding predators, ruining habitat

One of the ways warming has negatively impacted shellfish is by making them more susceptible to predators.

12 Nov 2018 2:17 PM

TMAO levels in the blood significantly increase after eating TMAO-rich food such as fish and vegetables.

Vegetable intake keeps your heart healthy, says study

Elevated levels of TMAO may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms.

12 Nov 2018 1:44 PM

Researchers claim fish could reduce asthma symptoms

Find out why.

05 Nov 2018 5:59 PM

From anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to immune-boosting bacteria, there is range of changes one can make to diet that could help reduce pain and protect joints. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s what you should eat to beat arthritis

Notably, most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis and is caused by a wearing-away of the cartilage covering the ends of the bones.

08 Oct 2018 12:56 PM

Fish-rich diets may boost brain development in babies

Previous findings that show how important a prospective mother's diet and lifestyle choices are for the development of her baby.

21 Sep 2018 1:46 PM

Researchers map Nemo's genomes

The discover helps researchers decode the response of fish to environmental changes, including climate change.

14 Sep 2018 1:23 PM

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less healthy foods.

07 Sep 2018 9:00 AM

Here's why zebrafish always have stripes

The process is extremely complex.

14 Aug 2018 9:33 AM

Nemo's bright colours protect it from predators: Study

There are many aspects of the clownfish-anemone relationship yet to be tested.

25 Jul 2018 6:12 PM

Deep reefs covered at least the same ocean area worldwide as shallow reefs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deep reefs won't be refuge for fish, corals

Worldwide, coral reefs in shallow waters are among ecosystems most threatened by climate change

22 Jul 2018 12:49 PM

Higher fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acid intakes were significantly associated with lower total mortality.(Photo: Pixabay)

Eating fish may help prolong life: Study

Women had 8% lower total mortality, 10% lower cardiovascular disease mortality, and 38% lower Alzheimer's disease mortality.

19 Jul 2018 3:25 PM

How much seafood people eat isn't influenced by factors like income, education, exercise or body weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seafood tied to more sex and faster conception

It also wasn’t clear what types of fish people ate, which could influence their risk of mercury exposure.

22 Jun 2018 3:07 PM

Something similar happened in India last year when a man was filmed cooking an egg on a road in Odisha. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Woman cooks crispy fish on car hood in 40 degrees weather

Boiling heat in China has allowed a woman to cook fish on her car hood.

07 Jun 2018 3:17 PM

The skeleton, which has been dated to the late eighth millennium BC, is also significant in terms of its bone chemistry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mesolithic ancestors were fish, plant eaters: Study

The team were unable to identify the fish scales, although they are thought to be very similar to tuna, mackeral, and gilthead sea bream.

04 Jun 2018 9:46 AM

Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, US doctors say

People should exercise regularly and follow the Mediterranean-style diet

25 May 2018 9:23 AM

All species of fish contain traces of mercury, which can harm brain development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does eating fish in pregnancy increase autism risk?

The health benefits of fish outweigh the risks from mercury.

22 May 2018 1:40 PM

The benefits of eating fish substantially outweigh any risks associated with mercury contamination, especially if a variety is consumed. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Eating fish twice a week may keep your heart healthy'

Emphasis should be placed on eating oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines or albacore tuna.

17 May 2018 6:44 PM

Clement Joseph Rabenabdreasana, 36, catches crabs in the mangrove near the village of Beanjavilo, western Madagascar, on April 24, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

In Madagascar, fishermen plant mangroves for the future

Mangroves serve not only as fish nurseries, but also filter water and shield coastal areas from the force of waves whipped up by cyclones.

13 May 2018 10:14 AM

Eating well contributes to overall good health, and it may also be helpful in reducing the risk of hearing loss. (Photo: AFP)

Eat healthy to protect your hearing

The findings appear in the Journal of Nutrition.

12 May 2018 7:24 PM

The findings run counter to popular theories and fisheries models that assume, for example, that a two-kilogram fish puts out as many eggs as a pair of one-kilogram fish.

Study shows throwing back big fish, especially females helps conserve species

A single female fish may release anywhere between 11 to almost 58 million eggs per clutch, they found.

11 May 2018 8:47 AM

According to Dr Buckland some would have to eat around 250g of carrots to consume 100 calories or 20g of chocolate.

Eating potatoes helps you lose weight faster

According to researchers, the foods fill dieters up quicker so they have fewer cravings for snacks and junk food and end up eating less.

10 May 2018 11:10 AM

Perfectly roasted salmon requires hot oven, hot pan

Get the recipe.

08 May 2018 7:05 PM

Emperor penguins make exceptionally long treks on sea ice to reach their foraging grounds and feed their large chicks when they return. (Photo: Pixabay)

Warming Antarctic risks diet of Emperor Penguins

The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, Emperor Penguin, have a varied menu that changes with the season.

03 May 2018 7:58 PM

Parvalbumin, a protein found in different fish species, helps prevent development of Parkinson's disease-related protein structures. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish: A friend for your nervous system

The study appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

23 Apr 2018 4:45 PM

Cooking meat at high temperatures for longer periods of time until it’s “well done” was also associated with a higher risk of liver disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Well done' red meat linked to liver disease, diabetes risk factor

People who ate more processed and red meat were 47 per cent more likely to have liver disease.

13 Apr 2018 8:41 AM

Dr. Liu presented the new findings at an American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans last week.

Eating grilled or well-done meat, fish tied to high blood pressure risk, says study

Higher frequency of open-flame, high-temperature cooking and preference for meat well-done were associated with increased hypertension risk.

28 Mar 2018 8:02 AM

A robot like this can help explore the reef more closely than current robots. (Photo: Pixabay)

Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in ocean

Existing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) have traditionally been tethered to boats or powered by bulky and expensive propellers.

25 Mar 2018 1:36 PM

Fatty acids found in oily seafood such as salmon, mackerel and sardines were better predictors of good health.

Study finds two oily fish dishes a week slash risk of premature death by 33 per cent

The study further found that they were also 39 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.

19 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

According to studies, one in every three adults suffers from sleeplessness and one in every 10 of them have it chronically. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 foods to help a person sleep

Rising stress is one of the factors which contribute to person’s insomnia and can be fixed by dietary changes.

13 Mar 2018 10:45 AM

The sexagenarian from Sichuan Province a week earlier had eaten two servings of boiled carp - bones and all. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chinese doctor removes 100 fish bones from man's rectum

It was a tricky procedure with a high risk of blood loss.

12 Mar 2018 1:40 PM

Fish could help reduce multiple sclerosis risk

The study found people who ate fish once a week had a 45% reduced risk of developing MS.

02 Mar 2018 3:49 PM

Ugly delicacy? Industry touts weird looking Monkfish

Monkfish are predatory fish that camouflage themselves on the ocean bottom and can grow to be about 5 feet long.

02 Mar 2018 3:23 PM

The image provided by Simon Pierce, Jonathan Green checks on a fin-mounted satellite tag on a whale shark in the Galapagos Islands area of Ecuador. Despite typically being bigger than a double-decker bus, the elusive whale shark has only tiny, almost useless teeth. It’s also one of the least understood animals in the ocean. (simonjpierce.com via AP)

Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark

In an attempt to solve some of the most enduring mysteries, a group of scientists spent several weeks diving with whale sharks.

01 Mar 2018 3:01 PM

Here are ways to reduce discomfort during period pains. (Photo: AFP)

Here are 10 tips to help fight off period pain

While period pains are natural bodily process, here’s what you can do to ease them.

28 Feb 2018 3:43 PM

King penguins seem to be able to move around quite a lot to find the safest breeding locations when things turn grim. (Photo: Pixabay)

Climate change threatens King penguins: study

King penguins are in fact picky animals and they need tolerable temperature all year round.

27 Feb 2018 8:58 PM

Protein is found in animal products like beef, pork, lamb, eggs, fish and poultry, as well as in plant-based foods like legumes, nuts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein rich diet may reduce Alzheimer's risk: study

We also know that developing cardiovascular disease increases your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

22 Feb 2018 2:29 PM

The team tested the interaction of the robotic replica and live zebrafish under several different experimental conditions, but in all cases, the replica and the live fish were separated by a transparent panel.

Bio-inspired robots can mimic live fish

Biomimetic robots have been deployed alongside live animals to better understand the drivers of animal behaviour.

08 Feb 2018 3:18 PM

The foods that promote brain health, including vegetables, berries, fish and olive oil, are included in the MIND diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stroke survivors can eat their way to better memory, says study

Findings are significant because stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population.

29 Jan 2018 9:01 AM

Study is the first to compare the cancer-fighting potency of plant- versus marine-derived omega-3s on breast tumour development.

Study shows omega-3s from fish better than flax in preventing cancer

Expert discovers marine-based omega-3s are eight times more effective at inhibiting tumour development and growth.

27 Jan 2018 8:06 AM

Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease

Coral reefs are already under stress due to global warming.

26 Jan 2018 2:15 PM

Expert suggests that a diet emphasising plant- based foods and low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry helps keep people healthy and independent as they age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mediterranean diet may protect elderly from becoming frail

Diet may help older individuals maintain muscle strength, activity, weight, and energy levels.

13 Jan 2018 10:59 AM

Study links fish consumption to better sleep

Here's what a new study has found.

02 Jan 2018 5:21 PM

The participants also took an IQ test which examined verbal and non-verbal skills such as vocabulary and coding. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ, says study

Researchers find children who eat fish weekly score 4.8 points higher on IQ exams than those who "seldom" or "never" consumed fish.

23 Dec 2017 8:00 AM

Diet too can have a direct effect on sex hormones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what are the 4 breakfast food to boost sex drive

According to studies, lack of vitamin D lowers oestrogen levels in women and testosterone in men.

24 Nov 2017 10:15 AM

Eating fish during pregnancy may cut risk of asthma in babies

Researchers made their conclusion after examining two studies.

01 Nov 2017 9:06 AM

The workers say that it is not the nuggets or the McFlurry but rather the Filet-O-Fish. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what you should never order at McDonald's, according to staff

Most workers agree that ordering the fish burger was a poor choice.

30 Oct 2017 1:36 PM

Here's how you can get Vitamin D in cold winter months

Lack of vitamin D can lead to deficiencies such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

16 Oct 2017 3:20 PM

The kitchen eventually becomes your room and not surprisingly, it is the room we head to every time we return home.

Food loose: Balancing act

The same dosa given in a different flavour makes it all the more in demand.

22 Sep 2017 1:48 AM

Tastes of tradition

Let’s take a walk down the heritage cooking lane and recollect fond memories from grandma’s kitchen.

10 Sep 2017 5:29 AM

Risk of lung cancer higher for men taking vitamin B supplements

Here's what a new study found.

23 Aug 2017 1:59 PM

Warmer waters increase fish’s need for oxygen but climate change will result in less oxygen in the oceans (Photo: AFP)

Fish may become 30 percent smaller due to climate change

There is a point where the gills cannot supply enough oxygen for a larger body, so the fish just stops growing larger.

22 Aug 2017 8:21 PM

Who benefits from Mediterranean diet?

It suggests people with higher incomes experience the cardiovascular advantages associated with the diet.

01 Aug 2017 2:59 PM

Man sentenced to 120 days in jail after pet fish cut in half

Police say Vega argued with a woman and damaged property at the residence.

26 Jul 2017 6:16 PM

Tuna, a fish which is high in Omega 3 fatty acids help in keeping arthritis at bay (Photo: Pixabay)

Benefits of having fish

A recent study says that fish consumption reduces risk of arthritis

21 Jun 2017 5:47 PM

Halibut was often swapped for cheaper species of flounder considered overfished or near threatened while red snapper was substituted for sea bream. (Photo: Pixabay)

LA sushi restaurants are not really serving the fish you asked for

Cheaper fish is being served to you instead of the best fish with sushi

12 Jan 2017 10:24 AM

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