Pelagic fish of the Scombridae family
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, have been spotted near the Hudson Canyon about 100 miles off New York, with NOAA considering a National Marine Sanctuary designation to protect the area. The sightings come as warmer Gulf Stream–driven currents draw tropical species closer to metro waters. A 24-hour pelagic trip captured the moment, while researchers note the species remains endangered and face ongoing threats.
New USDA-led research has found that farmed salmon have substantially lower levels of omega‑3 fatty acids than older estimates. The drop reflects a shift in salmon feed from wild fish to terrestrial oils and crops such as soy and canola. That change has linked nutrition losses to broader environmental harm from expanded soy production.