This is interesting it’s an idea developed in Paris that allows people to farm their own fish for food using an ecosystem that can be installed in your living room. The system includes plants in tanks that feed off the waste produced by the fish and fish that live in the filtered water underneath. It’s…
Category: Fish
Do You Know What Fish You are Buying?
Further to the horse meat scandal it appears you may not be getting what’s on the label when you buy fish. If this article is correct seven per cent of fish on sale in Britain is mislabelled. Fish and chip shops, supermarkets and restaurants have been found to be selling cheaper substitutes labelled as cod…
Two Headed Shark
This two headed bull shark was recently found by a fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico. Discovered by a fisherman when he opened the uterus of an adult shark it is thought to be the first confirmed discovery of a two headed bull shark foetus. It is thought that the shark would have died soon…
10 Stone Cat Fish
This impressive looking fish was recently caught at a lake in Essex by fisherman James Jones. The fish is thought to be the largest ever freshwater fish to be caught in the UK. It weighs 144lb (65.3 kg). The fish was caught in the Oak Lakes Fishery in Essex. After being weighed it was returned…
Sharks Need Saving too
There is a lot focus on saving more cuddly looking endangered creatures but sharks are often overlooked. According to this article some species of sharks could soon be extinct if measures are not put in place to save them. That’s according to a recent study which has found fishermen are targeting the blue shark population…
Thriving Otters are Bad News for Koi Enthusiasts
With otters such as this little guy pictured now being found in most rivers in Britain, the population appears to be doing rather well. There are now thought to be around 10,000 of them in Britain. Whilst this is good news for the species it seems it is bad news for koi enthusiasts. Otters are…
Seahorse Found in the Thames
A Rare seahorse has recently been found in the River Thames suggesting that there could be a colony present there. The short-snouted seahorse (pictured) was discovered in the river at Greenwich. Although they are usually found along the south coat this is the furthest upriver that they have been found. The one which was found…
New Species of Fish Thriving in British Waters
Whilst traditional species of fish such as cod and haddock are still in decline it seems more exotic species are thriving in British waters. That’s according to a recent study which shows profound population changes to common fish species in UK waters. The government funded study has found that whilst cod and haddock are still…
Third of Freshwater Fish Are Threatened With Extinction
That’s according to this article which suggests they are the most endangered group of animals. A report has found that 36% of freshwater wish are threatened. They are faced with problems such as overfishing, pollution and construction. Among the greatest risk of dying out are several UK species such as the European eel and Shetland…
Britain’s Biggest Home Aquarium
That’s according to this article which features an aquarium built by a man called Jack Heathcote. He has built a custom made aquarium underneath his living room. Measuring 12ft 6in x 12ft 8in x 7ft it is the same size as the room above. It also has a viewing window so you can see the…