Shellfish aquaculture in Florida has seen a lot of growth, generating $42 million in sales revenue in 2023. With the growth in industry has come growth in water quality monitoring, vital for shellfish. Learn more: PC: University of Florida / IFAS

Born out of a need to protect and preserve marine ecosystems, MPAs are used in tandem with other management strategies to protect marine ecosystems and give them time to recover from different stressors. Learn more ➡️ . PC: Adapted from Olivia Rempel.

The AI boom isn't confined to just Silicon Valley, as aquaculture is also taking advantage of new AI technologies. Learn more about how the aquaculture industry is being transformed ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from Luc Coekaerts. @FrstUNIMAS. #AI

Nearly every year, southwest Florida is blighted by harmful Karenia brevis blooms–known colloquially as Florida red tides. Learn how researchers are using technologies to understand them➡️ PC: Adapted from Adam Catasus.

What’s turning Green Bay’s water green? What are harmful algal blooms (HABs)? And how can scientists use technology to tackle a legacy of poor water quality? . Learn more about HABs and how scientists are protecting Green Bay ➡️

Sustainable fisheries management is an essential part of preserving these resources for the future. One of the leading fights on this front is tackling illegal fishing activities at sea. Learn more➡️ . PC: Adapted from Lance Cheung.

Understanding thermal performance under this changing environment and studying the ability of species to adapt and survive is key to managing natural resources and fisheries. Learn more➡️ Photo Credit: adapted from Mark Taylor. @eembucsb

As apex predators, Alligator Gar can bioaccumulate harmful chemicals like mercury throughout their lives by living in polluted areas and eating contaminated prey. Learn more ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from Ryan King. @Baylor @ArkansasTech

10 million oysters revived Wilson Bay, letting the river reopen in 2001. Oyster Highway launched in 2018 with six reefs; Phase 4 will soon enlarge them even more. Explore the full story➡️ PC: Adapted from Jacksonville Media Services Team. @COJacksonville

As climate change alters aquatic temperatures, understanding fish thermal sensitivity becomes crucial. See what recent studies reveal about their responses to temperature shifts ➡️ @bournemouthuni @unilodz @muglaedutr @EsoguWeb @UniOfHull @PlymUni

Equipped with real-time sensors and resilient field technology, the Deschutes River Alliance (DRA) is shedding light on complex water quality challenges. Take a dive into the article ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from DRA

Seattle Public Utilities is leveraging cutting-edge data buoys to ensure clean drinking water for 1.6 million residents while safeguarding fish species. Explore the full story ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from Kevin Johnson / Seattle Public Utilities

Fisheries are often overlooked in carbon discussions, but their role in emissions and storage is critical. Learn how fish help drive the ocean’s carbon cycle ➡️ @imperialcollege @UBCoceans @uiagder @RutgersDMCS @FisheryEconomic @OceanCanada

See how researchers are tackling today’s challenges in the Spring 2025 Environmental Monitor! One featured article covers the now-active Thames Tideway Tunnel, improving River Thames health ➡️ Enjoyed this issue? Subscribe ➡️

Large-scale monitoring of the aquaculture sector can be challenging on account of the location, number, and size of production facilities. Dive into why it matters for our planet’s food future ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from srv007 via Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0

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Discover what’s in the Spring 2025 Environmental Monitor! . One featured article explores how research supports Lake Erie’s status as a top fishing destination ➡️ Enjoyed this issue? Subscribe for free➡️

Fish growth depends on climate and water quality. Understanding how these stressors affect fisheries is key to informed, sustainable management. Take a deeper dive ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from Arne Hendriks. @NOAAFisheries @SciMelb @UOGTriton

Take a dive into the Spring 2025 Environmental Monitor! Discover how science supports Alaska’s vital salmon industry and the communities that depend on it. Read more about it➡️ Enjoyed this issue? Subscribe for free➡️

Marine aquaculture operations require close environmental monitoring to ensure the farmed species remains healthy. Read more on the benefits of designing an observational early warning system for aquaculture ➡️ Photo Credit: Adapted from L'eau Bleue