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Fishing in the Deep Ocean’s Data-Blind Spot
Twilight zone fish help regulate carbon and are critical to the food web. Yet they are being caught in massive amounts, and scientists say the impact is unknown.
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Do Trucker Log Loopholes Put Animals at Risk?
Undercover footage reveals some drivers falsify logbooks, while rules for livestock protections and driver fatigue can also be at odds, raising public safety concerns.
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