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Fish
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asahel Curtis Photo Company Photographs 
 A collection of over 1700 photographs of "Seattle, Washington State, Alaska and the Klondike covering a period from the 1850s until 1940." Searchable by keyword, and browsable by topic (including British Columbia, construction projects, fishing industry, the Klondike gold rush, lumber industry, railroads and streetcars, and universities and colleges). From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/curtisweb/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 19, 2004 Bering Climate
This site provides a collection of resources about the climate and ecosystem of the Bering Sea, a major fishing area undergoing significant climate change. Includes atmosphere, ocean, fishery, and biology data along with a discussion of relevance and recent trends. Also includes essays, a photo gallery, and links to maps and related organizations and sites. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 10, 2003 California Explores the Ocean: San Diego Historical Society - Photographs
A searchable collection of photographs from the 1870 to the 1970s, including images of "the ocean and coastline around San Diego ... its boat and ship industry, the U.S. Navy's early presence in the area, marine life, kelp harvesting and processing, sea salt production, sport fishing, commercial fishing, the tuna industry, canneries, fish trade, and oceanographic research." A collaboration of the San Diego Historical Society and the University of California, San Diego. http://ceo.ucsd.edu/photographs/sdhs/photographs/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 4, 2003 CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of thousands of photographs of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Searchable by name, type, collection, photographer, continent, country, and U.S. state. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Jan 9, 2006 The Cichlid Fishes of Lake Malawi, Africa
This website features ample information about "the largest lake-fish fauna and the largest vertebrate species flock on earth — the cichlids of southeastern Africa's Lake Malawi." Contains a large collection of fish images, satellite photos of Lake Malawi, video clips, checklists, a FAQ, and related links. Also includes an extensive bibliography emphasizing fish systematics, ecology, and evolution. Created and maintained by a doctorate from Yale University. http://malawicichlids.com/index.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 4, 2006 The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center (EFBC/FCC)
This resource contains photographs, video clips, and sound recordings of the endangered species of wild cats currently housed and bred at the center in Rosamond, California. Included are the bobcat, caracal, cougar, Eurasian lynx, fishing cat, jaguar, jaguarundi, leopard, margay, ocelot, serval, and tiger. The site also provides information on membership activities and wild cat classification. http://www.cathouse-fcc.org/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 25, 2004 Exotic Species: Asian Carp
Fact sheets and photos of the Asian carp, and information on efforts to create a barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to block the fish, which are "a significant threat to the Great Lakes because of their size, fecundity, and ability to consume large amounts of food." Includes video clips and an identification chart. From the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Canada. http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/carp.php Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated May 19, 2005 Exxon Valdez
This site provides information on the 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Features a FAQ, a spill map, photos, economic impact studies, the status of the beaches and fish and wildlife species, the restoration plan, improvements in oil spill prevention and response planning, ecosystem monitoring, and more. From the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/ Topics: Environment, Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Transportation Last updated Dec 17, 2005 FishLinkCentral.com: Your Guide to Aquarium Resources on the Internet
Categorized annotated links to aquaculture, breeders, institutions, ponds and water gardens, public aquariums worldwide, fish shareware, FAQs, and more form a major part of this site. In addition to the links, there is onsite material including a large collection of photographs of fish, listed by scientific name; calculators for flow rate, water hardness, etc.; and information on clubs and events. http://www.fishlinkcentral.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Water Last updated Mar 26, 2002 The Forest History Society
The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University. http://www.foresthistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
Over 14,000 images dating from 1735 to 1924 "related to freshwater and marine topics, in all their diversity," such as "fish, shellfish, and marine mammals, pictures of fish hatcheries and dams and vessels, materials related to polar exploration, regional and traditional fisheries, and limnological (freshwater) subjects." Searchable, and browsable by topic. Includes bibliography. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/fishweb/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 18, 2005 Glimmering Goldfish
A hobbyist's site with useful information for goldfish owners. Covers feeding, breeding, diseases, lifespan, and varieties. Also features photos of common health problems, information about various medications, tank pests, a pH color chart, goldfish photos, a discussion group, a FAQ, and much more. http://www.goldfishinfo.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 18, 2008 John N. Cobb Photograph Collection
A collection of 340 photographs taken by biologist and University of Washington College of Fisheries founder John N. Cobb, including images of "salmon, halibut and cod fisheries along the West Coast, whaling activities in Alaska, [and] clamming and oystering industries in Washington." Photographs date from the early twentieth century. Searchable by keyword and browsable by category. From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/cobbweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Marine Photos
Nearly 100 color photos of fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, and vegetation native to Washington state's Puget Sound. See killer whales, sea otters, common loons, spiny dogfish, and scalyhead sculpin in their native habitats. From the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. http://green.kingcounty.gov/marine/Photos.htm Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 18, 2009 Mile Markers
"Images from the collection of the Monroe County Public Library [Key West, Fla.] depict the rich history of the Florida Keys. Early industries, such as sponging, shark fishing, turtle canning, and cigar manufacturing, are illustrated in vivid detail." Browse the photos through the "Virtual Road Trip" from Key Largo to Key West. Includes links to a database of the photos and a gazetteer of the islands. http://www.mile-markers.org Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 20, 2005 Natural History Guide to American Samoa: A Collection of Articles
"This collection of articles provides a glimpse into the marine and wildlife resources in American Samoa's tropical, oceanic environment. The articles were written by 8 biologists" from several agencies. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, local facts, and information about the seasons, biodiversity, and the island's marine and terrestrial environments, which include coral, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife. Also covers agricultural pests and diseases. http://www.nps.gov/archive/npsa/book/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Northwest Trout
This site, which supports catch and release practices, focuses on Northwest fly-fishing information, conservation, and education. It includes news, message boards (with trip reports), lists of gear manufacturers and Northwest fly shops, photos, and links. This site (originally NWTrout.com) was created as a hobby by three fly-fishers. http://www.northwesttrout.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Oceans of Kansas Paleontology: Fossils from the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Sea
This site provides photographs, drawings, and "information about the animals that lived in and around the ancient ocean that once covered Kansas and much of the Midwest United States (and Canada)." Includes mosasaurs, marine reptiles from the late Cretaceous period; invertebrate and fish fossils; and reptile and bird fossils. Also find a geologic map, a timeline, and an extensive list of related links. Maintained by a paleontologist. http://www.oceansofkansas.com/ Topics: Animals, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jul 5, 2004 ReefBase: A Global Information System on Coral Reefs
This site's objective is to "facilitate better understanding of the inter-dependencies between humans and coral reefs, in order to benefit management and conservation efforts." Includes descriptions of coral reef areas throughout the world, information about coral reef fish populations and fisheries, biodiversity data, and monitoring activities. Features interactive maps, a photo gallery, and a searchable database of publications. http://www.reefbase.org/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Feb 22, 2004 Secrets of the Seahorse
This online exhibit includes articles about seahorses in the San Diego Bay, a family tree of the Gasterosteiformes (seahorses, pipefishes, sticklebacks, and their relatives), interactive games, video, and information on threats, conservation, and the use of seahorses as medicine, pets, and curios. From the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California, San Diego. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Secrets_of_the_Seahorse/history.html Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Mar 26, 2007 Stereocard Collection
A collection of over 170 stereographic views, "double set[s] of paper prints mounted on card stock to be viewed through a stereoscope to produce a three dimensional image" popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Searchable by keyword and browsable by subject (agriculture, amusements, costume, dwellings, Far East, fishing, mining, lumber, Pacific Northwest, Pacific region, Southeast Asia, transportation, women). From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/stereoweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Feb 14, 2005 UC Berkeley Researchers Announce the Discovery of Sulawesi Coelacanths!
Documents the 1998 discovery of a coelacanth fish in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Includes photographs, habitat maps, information on conservation, and "a few of the many unanswered questions that remain about coelacanths." From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/vertebrates/coelacanth/coelacanths.html Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 23, 2003 US Fish & Wildlife Service: National Digital Library
A searchable collection of images in the public domain of "wildlife, plants, National Wildlife Refuges and other scenics, as well as wildlife management work." http://www.fws.gov/digitalmedia Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 24, 2009 USA.gov: U.S. Government Photos and Multimedia
Many high-quality images on a wide variety of topics. "Most of these images and graphics are available for use in the public domain; they may be used and reproduced without permission or fee. However, some images may be protected by license." Browse alphabetically. Some links are to other, equally rich collections. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Graphics.shtml Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 15, 2007 |
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