Issue 11, November 2018

The Stressful Life of Fish

Fish get stressed! Obviously fish don't perceive stress the same way we do, but there are many factors that can stress fish populations. For example, two of the most common ways we think about fish populations being stressed are from overfishing and habitat loss. In reality, there are a multitude of ways that fish can be stressed. In this issue of the Gulf Coast Fisherman, we'll review two additional disturbances that lead to stress in fish: harmful algal blooms (HABs) and oil spills.

What’s HAB-ening in the Eastern Gulf?

You’ve probably heard about the “red tide” affecting Florida’s coastline, but did you know that these events are increasing in prevalence and severity worldwide? Below, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about Harmful Algal Blooms.

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