Nova Southeastern University graduate student investigates the survival rates of juvenile swordfish under federal catch and release law HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/

Researchers from Swedish and American universities say that they have solved the mystery as to why giant and colossal squid have such enormous eyes, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the oversized ocular orbits are essentially a defense mechanism.

New discoveries in “marine forensics” by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will allow federal seafood agents to genetically test blue marlin to quickly and accurately determine their ocean of origin.

The global body that oversees tuna conservation efforts has decided to implement an electronic system to record worldwide bluefin catches, while also enacting new rules to help protect silky sharks.

A new study by top global fisheries experts presents an alarming assessment of several economically important fish populations.