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Ocean Acidification as a Hearing Aid for Fish?
April 19, 2013 — Scientists report stunning new insight into the potential effects of acidification on the sensory function of larval cobia. The study is the first to use micro-CT technology to examine otoliths while ... > full story -
Fish Prone to Melanoma Get DNA Decoded
April 15, 2013 — Scientists have decoded the genome of the platyfish, a cousin of the guppy and a popular choice for home aquariums. Among scientists, the fish are meticulously studied for their tendency to develop ... > full story -
Disappearing Nannies Force Parents to Accept Their Duties
April 12, 2013 — Large helpers (nannies) in a cichlid fish allow the dominant male and female to reduce their personal contribution to their offspring and territory, according to new ... > full story -
The Rosette Agent: Monitoring a New Threat in Britain's Rivers
April 11, 2013 — There are more than four million anglers in the UK and the sport generates an estimated £3.5 billion for the economy. But research has uncovered a new threat that could put many of the native ... > full story -
Pollution: Learning the Limits for Marine Species
April 11, 2013 — Work by biologists and marine scientists over the past 10 years has covered such commercial resources as shrimp, scallops, herring and cod. Establishing tolerance levels for these and other species ... > full story -
Goosefish Capture Small Puffins Over Deep Water of Northwest Atlantic
April 10, 2013 — A recent study has shown that bottom-dwelling goosefish, also known as monkfish, prey on dovekies, a small Arctic seabird and the smallest member of the puffin family. To understand how this ... > full story -
'Sustainable Fishing' Certification Too Lenient and Discretionary
April 10, 2013 — The certification of seafood as “sustainable” by the nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council is too lenient and discretionary, a study by a consortium of researchers has ... > full story -
Unusual Anal Fin Offers New Insight Into Evolution
April 10, 2013 — An unusual fossil fish that has fins behind its anus could have implications for human ... > full story -
Polluting Plastic Particles Invade the Great Lakes
April 9, 2013 — Floating plastic debris -- which helps populate the infamous "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" in the Pacific Ocean -- has become a problem in the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the ... > full story -
Higher Mercury Levels in Humans Associated With Increased Risk for Diabetes
April 7, 2013 — A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 ... > full story
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