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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 -
Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks Revealed
February 20, 2013 As the nations of the world prepare to vote on measures to restrict international trade in endangered sharks in early March, a team of researchers has found that one of these species -- the oceanic ... > full story -
Living Organisms Need Antifreeze to Survive in the Cold
February 18, 2013 If you thought antifreeze was only something that was necessary to keep your car from freezing up in the winter, think again. Plants and animals living in cold climates have natural antifreeze ... > full story -
Fish Become Bolder and More Gluttonous from Mood-Altering Drug Residue in Water
February 14, 2013 Anxiety-moderating drugs that reach waterways via wastewater create fearless and asocial fish that eat more quickly than normal. These behavioral changes can have serious ecological ... > full story -
Animal Bite Force: Size of Lunch Dictates Force of Crunch
February 12, 2013 Even in the same animal, not all bites are the same. A new study finds that because the force in a muscle depends on how much it is stretched, an animal's bite force depends on the size of what it is ... > full story
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