Water quality

Plastic debris litters aquatic habitats globally, the majority of which is microscopic (< 1 mm), and is ingested by a large range of species. Chelsea M. Rochman et al, University of California, US, show that fish, exposed to a mixture of polyethylene with c…

Marine food webs are the most important link between the global contaminant, methylmercury (MeHg), and humanexposure through consumption of seafood. Jennifer A. Dijkstra et al, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, US, look at how warming temperatures may…

There is an increasing need to evaluate the links between the social and ecological dimensions of human vulnerability to climate change. Joshua E. Cinner et al, James Cook University, Australia, use an empirical case study of 12 coastal communities and associa…

Temperature is one of key environmental parameters that affect the whole life of fishes and an increasing number of studies have been directed towards understanding the mechanisms of cold acclimation in fish.

As atmospheric CO2 levels rise, the CO2 concentration in ocean surface waters increases through a process commonly referred to as ocean acidification. Recently, surprising behavioural modifications have been detected in the early life stages of tropical coral …

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on fertilizing fish ponds.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on the biological safety of fresh and processed shellfish.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on algal toxins in aquaculture.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on managing high pH in freshwater ponds.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on managing ammonia in fish ponds.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on how to start a biofilter.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on liming ponds for aquaculture.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on pond aeration.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on aquatic weed management. Specifically, the document looks at herbicide safety, technology and application techniques.

Chelsea M. Rochman, University of California, discusses the harm that waste plastics in the sea can have on marine life. Plastics are both harmful as objects and harmful as holders of chemical pollutants.