Recreational and commercial kōura fishing could be banned on Northland’s east coast to help prevent kelp forests turning into sea urchin barrens. Rock lobsters (better known as kōura and crayfish) are ...

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In 2013, Google launched Calico Life Sciences to develop drugs for the treatment of ageing and age-related diseases. It was an ambitious plan, prompting Time magazine to ask on its cover ‘Can Google ...

California’s recreational harvest of abalone has been banned since 2018. On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, the Fish and Game Commission approved the extension of the ban. Photo from Windsor Police ...

A new economic modeling tool is helping Maine kelp farmers identify cost-saving strategies with remarkable precision. By analyzing farm design, weather, vessel types, and processing methods, it ...

Experience the thrill of topwater fishing in La Jolla! 🌊 Join us as we target Calico Bass and Barracuda using the 1904 Lure Co Stickbait, one of the most exciting lures for explosive strikes. Watch ...

Seaweed can help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Eating seaweed may lower blood pressure by reducing sodium absorption. Seaweed is high in fiber, which can lower cholesterol levels.