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Fish Migrate to Escape Predators
March 1, 2013 — By individually tagging fish in a lake and following their movements, a research team has shown that migration is a very effective defense against being ... > full storyMore: -
Sea Lamprey Genome Mapped
February 28, 2013 — Beginning in 2004, a group of scientists from around the globe set out to map the genome of the sea lamprey. The secrets of how this jawless vertebrate separated from the jawed vertebrates early in ... > full story -
Reducing Numbers of One Carnivore Species Indirectly Leads to Extinction of Others
February 28, 2013 — Previous studies have shown that carnivores can have indirect positive effects on each other, which means that when one species is lost, others could soon follow. Biologists have now found that ... > full story -
How Much Protection Is Enough?
February 27, 2013 — Protection of marine areas from fishing increases density and biomass of fish and invertebrates (such as lobster and scallops), finds a systematic review. The success of a protected area was also ... > full story -
Nemo Helps Anemone Partner Breath by Fanning With His Fins
February 27, 2013 — Nestled amongst the tentacles of their anemone sanctuary, clownfish have reached an amicable arrangement with their deadly hosts. But what does the anemone get in return? Biologists have discovered ... > full story -
Taking Omega-3 Supplements May Help Prevent Skin Cancer, New Study Finds
February 26, 2013 — Taking omega-3 fish oils could help to protect against skin cancer, according to new research. Scientists just carried out the first clinical trial to examine the impact of the fish oils on the skin ... > full story -
Scientists Find Genes Linked to Human Neurological Disorders in Sea Lamprey Genome
February 24, 2013 — Scientists have identified several genes linked to human neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury, in the sea lamprey, a vertebrate fish whose ... > full story -
Vibrant Mix of Marine Life Found at Extreme Ocean Depths
February 22, 2013 — The first scientific examinations of data recorded during a record-setting expedition have yielded new insights about the diversity of creatures that live and thrive in the cold, dark, and highly ... > full story -
Using Amount of Fish Caught as Measure of Fisheries Health Is Misleading
February 21, 2013 — Changes in the amount of fish caught does not necessarily reflect the number of fish in the ... > full story -
Study of Remora Fish Could Lead to New Bio-Adhesive
February 21, 2013 — A new study provides details of the structure and tissue properties of the unique adhesion system used by remora fish to attach themselves to sharks and other marine animals. The information could ... > full story
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