Researchers found that tumours on different catfish were genetically similar, indicating the fish were catching the cancer from each other.
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Four different animals are now known to spread cancer between individuals. Here’s why humans aren’t one of them.
Wild fish sustain life in Sierra Leone’s fishing towns, but declining stocks mean fish farming is needed. However, fishing communities distrust farmed fish.
Freshwater megafish numbers have fallen by 94%, according to one study.
African catfish can be prepared for sale in canned form, which is more attractive to consumers.
People who catfish tend to score highly in the ‘dark tetrad’ personality traits.
Aquaculture is a growing source of healthy protein for millions of people around the world, but there are big differences between farming fish on land and at sea.
Whether you’re caught by a catfish or an online romance scammer, both use similar techniques to play with your emotions.
Online lies can often be easy to detect, by searching for images and phone numbers and exploring social media profiles. Some people lie anyway – and countless others take the bait.
As younger generations spend more time interacting with people online and less time in real life, they are more likely to experience catfishing – both as victims and instigators.
Many critics say that fish farms mainly sell their output to wealthy countries and don’t provide much benefit to poor people in producing countries. Three aquaculture experts show why this view is wrong.
Cybercrime affects individuals and families as they navigate online life. But significant efforts focus instead on cybersecurity, protecting institutional networks and systems – rather than people.
In light of World Oceans Day, it’s important to note the important role aquaculture can have on the continent.
Our planet’s huge range of environments has led some animals to evolve some bizarre but very useful features.
People with ‘fake’ identities can do harm but how widespread is so-called catfishing on social media?
A species of catfish locates its prey by sensing tiny changes in seawater pH. John Caprio from Louisiana State University…
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Professor of International Development, Michigan State University
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Professor of Aquatic Resources Development, University of Stirling
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Professor and Chair of Environmental Policy, Wageningen University
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Reader in Animal Biology and Physiology, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Professor of Biology and a marine plant biologist, University of Cape Town
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Lecturer in Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University
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Research Scientist in River Ecosystems, University of Nevada, Reno
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Lecturer in Global Sustainable Development, University of Glasgow
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Research Fellow/Lecturer, University of Sierra Leone
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