PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The number of juvenile striped bass in Virginia waters is down for the second straight year, a concerning development, researchers say. They say the 2024 mean value of 3.43 ...
The viability of fish populations relies on healthy habitats where juveniles can spawn, feed and develop. A cornerstone of sustainable fisheries management, these habitats are facing increased ...
Age matters when determining how to protect life in the ocean; every population needs a strong cohort of adults to produce the next generation. But many marine protected areas (MPAs) are falling short ...