(Phys.org) -- Scientists document that overharvesting of predators may make it safe for nocturnal prey to emerge during the day.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jun 14, 2012 4 / 5 (1) 0

A 14-year study by the Wildlife Conservation Society in an atoll reef lagoon in Glover's Reef, Belize has found that fishing closures there produce encouraging increases in populations of predatory fish species. ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Dec 21, 2011 not rated yet 1

For anglers and boaters who regularly travel the coasts of Florida the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a common sight. Surprisingly, however, very little is known about the early life stage of thi ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Dec 16, 2011 4.6 / 5 (5) 0 |

(AP) -- Conservationists in St. Maarten are warning islanders not to eat lionfish after tests found a naturally occurring toxin in the flesh of the candy-striped invasive species, officials said Thursday.

Biology - Ecology

Nov 26, 2011 4 / 5 (1) 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even parasite-eating fish recognise the benefits of good advertising, UQ research has found.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jul 09, 2009 5 / 5 (1) 0