University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: freshwater fish

Report Reveals Big Dependence on Freshwater Fish for Global Food Security

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by Kelly April Tyrrell MADISON — Freshwater fish play a surprisingly crucial role in feeding some of the world’s most vulnerable people, according to a study published Monday (Oct. 24) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “It was eye-opening just how many people are deeply dependent on freshwater fisheries as sources of …

Giant, Fishy Poster = Happy Fish Fry Day!

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We’re going to admit that we still favor the more life-like illustrations of the gigantic “Fishes of Wisconsin” folder but, well, you have to give props to biodiversity! Presenting the Freshwater Fish of America, perhaps the only fish-related poster you will ever need. (Excepting that Wisconsin one, of course!) Details about the poster are here. …