fishery

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Fishing for the invasive blue catfish in the Potomac downstream of D.C. has skyrocketed in recent years, and there is concern about how the fishery will be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Over the last two years, the value of the commercial shrimp fishery has fallen to $269 million in 2023 and $256 million in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

By measuring overlap intensity across the population, the researchers have created a tool that can help assess ecological risks and guide ecosystem-based fishery management.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

Barry Young, of Brixham Trawler Agents, described the influx as "an invasion" and said the octopus were "decimating the crab fishery at the minute".

From BBC • May 19, 2025

On searching further, the fishery officers found other plants where rains or ordinary clean-up waters would carry insecticides into the sewer.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson