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Barracuda babies: Novel study sheds light on early life of prolific predator

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

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research decodes the secret language of the sea

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

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Belize protected area boosting predatory fish populations

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

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

St Maarten finds local lionfish tainted with toxin

(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

created Nov 26, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1