Rapid Eye Movement – how humans are effecting evolution

Posted by | July 12, 2005 | darwinism | No Comments

New Scientist Premium- Evolution: Blink and you’ll miss it – Features

“commercial fishermen use large-meshed nets to spare smaller fish… working on the principle that by reducing their haul this way, they can keep fish populations vigorous and healthy. But they could be making a terrible mistake. It is becoming increasingly clear that such well-meaning strategies may actually have the opposite effect to what the fishermen intend.”