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Invasive Brittle Star Species Hits Atlantic Ocean
August 16, 2012 — Coral Reefs has published online a study about an invasive species of brittle star. The species was previously restricted to Pacific waters, but surprisingly, growing populations have established ... > full story -
Florida State Record 87 Eggs in Largest Python from Everglades
August 13, 2012 — Researchers curating a 17-foot-7-inch Burmese python, the largest found in Florida, discovered 87 eggs in the snake, also a state ... > full story -
New Pathway for Invasive Species -- Science Teachers
August 7, 2012 — A survey of teachers from the United States and Canada found that one out of four educators who used live animals as part of their science curriculum released the organisms into the wild after they ... > full story -
Predatory Beetles Eavesdrop on Ants' Chemical Conversations to Find Best Egg-Laying Sites
August 3, 2012 — Predatory beetles can detect the unique alarm signal released by ants that are under attack by parasitic flies, and the beetles use those overheard conversations to guide their search for safe ... > full story -
Invasive Insects Cause Staggering Impact on Native Tree
August 3, 2012 — The beautiful, endemic and endangered cycad, Cycas micronesica was once a dominant forest tree on the island of Guam, but recent plant mortality predicts extirpation from Guam habitats by ... > full story -
Introduction of Asian Ladybugs Into Europe Serious Mistake, Experts Say
July 30, 2012 — In retrospect, introducing the Asian ladybird (ladybug) into Europe was a serious mistake. The insect was introduced some twenty years ago in a conscious attempt to combat aphids. But new research ... > full story -
Researchers Monitor 'Red Tides' in Chesapeake Bay Waters
July 28, 2012 — Researchers are monitoring the algal blooms that have been discoloring Chesapeake Bay waters during the last few weeks. These “red tides” occur in the lower Bay every summer, but have ... > full story -
Mediterranean Earthworm Species Found Thriving in Ireland as Global Temperatures Rise
July 25, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a thriving population of Mediterranean earthworms in an urban farm in Dublin, Ireland. Scientists suggest that rising soil temperatures due to climate change may be ... > full story -
Active Forest Management to Reduce Fire Could Help Protect Northern Spotted Owl
July 24, 2012 — The northern spotted owl, a threatened species in the Pacific Northwest, would actually benefit in the long run from active management of the forest lands that form its primary habitat and are ... > full story -
'Red Tide' Species Is Deadlier Than First Thought
July 23, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that the plankton species Alexandrium tamarense -- prominent in harmful algal blooms -- contains not one, but two deadly toxins, with potential consequences for marine ... > full story
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