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Home is where the hull is: Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with pesky creatures, such as barnacles, that “foul” ship hulls and boat propellers like this one.

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No Fouling Around

Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with the pesky creatures...

December 2010

Overfishing is leading to an abundance of less desirable species like jellyfish.

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Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

All over the world, people have been witnessing gigantic blooms of tens of...

November 2010

Neighborhood Seafood Market in Rome, Italy

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Seafood for Thought

Sunday, November 21 marks World Fisheries Day, an annual occasion observed in many...

November 2010