Marine preserve to help penguins in a 'predictably unpredictable' place
Since the Galapagos penguins can't clap, P. Dee Boersma will do it for them.
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Page 8 - News tagged with marine food web
Small fish eaten by bigger species protected on West Coast
Federal officials finalized rules Monday for a West Coast ban on catching forage fish, the small fish that larger species, seabirds and marine mammals depend on for food.
Ecology
Apr 4, 2016
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Nitrogen factories in the Cretaceous oceans
Researchers have discovered a 'bizarre' microorganism which plays a key role in the food web of Earth's oceans.
Earth Sciences
Mar 22, 2016
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New research reveals surprising social networks of sharks
Although historically seen as solitary animals, new research being presented here shows sharks may have a more complex social structure than previously thought. Using tracking devices to trace the movements of individual ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 22, 2016
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How hunter-gatherers preserved their food sources
A new study of humans on Sanak Island, Alaska and their historical relationships with local species suggests that despite being super-generalist predators, the food gathering behaviors of the local Aleut people were stabilizing ...
Ecology
Feb 17, 2016
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Testing detects algal toxins in Alaska marine mammals
Toxins from harmful algae are present in Alaskan marine food webs in high enough concentrations to be detected in marine mammals such as whales, walruses, sea lions, seals, porpoises and sea otters, according to new research ...
Environment
Feb 11, 2016
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Sharks' hunting ability destroyed under climate change
The hunting ability and growth of sharks will be dramatically impacted by increased CO2 levels and warmer oceans expected by the end of the century, a University of Adelaide study has found.
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2015
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Researcher finds it takes guts to locate elusive shrimp
Rachel Lasley-Rasher wanted to learn more about highly mobile shrimp that are important food for baleen whales and commercial fish along the continental shelf from Cape Hatteras to Nova Scotia.
Ecology
Oct 8, 2015
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Unlocking the secrets of the shelf seas
The Royal Research Ship Discovery has completed her first year of research. Over a series of nine research expeditions, scientists studied the seasonal events taking place in UK shelf waters throughout the year. The vessel, ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 7, 2015
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Novel tag developed for squid, jellyfish
Invertebrates, such as squid and jellyfish, play a crucial role in the marine food web and are also vital commercial fisheries. Despite their importance, little is known about their natural behaviors or how their environment ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 28, 2015
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