Fish shrinkage reversible, but better hurry

Study suggests fisheries managers need to consider evolutionary changes created by the selective harvesting of larger fish

People can reverse evolution when it comes to the effects of fishing on sea creatures, researchers say. Just don’t hold your breath.

REVERSAL OF FISHING Silversides, small fish used as bait, saw a reverse in a downward trend in size when researchers shifted from catching the bigger fish to catching randomly over generations.