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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: -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Food and Beverages Not Likely to Make Breast-Fed Babies Fussy
February 13, 2013 — Many new moms fear that eating the wrong foods while breast-feeding will make their baby fussy. However, no sound scientific evidence exists to support claims that certain foods or beverages lead to ... > 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 -
Picky Eater Fish Clean Up Seaweeds from Coral Reefs
February 12, 2013 — Using underwater video cameras to record fish feeding on South Pacific coral reefs, scientists have found that herbivorous fish can be picky eaters – a trait that could spell trouble for ... > full story -
Large, Ancient Landslides Delivered Preferred Upstream Habitats for Coho Salmon
February 11, 2013 — A study of the Umpqua River basin in the Oregon Coast Range helps explain natural processes behind the width of valleys and provides potentially useful details for river restoration efforts designed ... > full story
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