News tagged with nursery habitat

Lagoon size can be predicted

(PhysOrg.com) -- The size of Santa Barbara area lagoons can be predicted, according to a new study by UC Santa Barbara scientists, who say that their research could help protect the endangered steelhead trout.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Track Atlantic bluefin tuna to learn migration, habitat secrets

New fish-tagging studies of young bluefin tuna in Atlantic waters off New England by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are offering the first fishery-independent, year-round data on dispersal ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Construction of new rock spawning reefs will help Great Lakes native fish

(Phys.org) -- The first of nine rock reefs is under construction in the St. Clair River delta northeast of Detroit. The goal of the project, which is led by Michigan Sea Grant, is to boost populations of lake ...

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created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ocean acidification changes the behaviour of baby coral

(Phys.org) -- Ocean acidification caused by human development can alter the behaviour of baby corals, a new study shows.

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created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

A test of the senses in the search for a shoal mate

Ever had to find your friend in a crowd? Imagine at a festival your mate saying: "I'll be wearing a yellow t-shirt by the hotdog stall behind the jazz stage." Using this information, you could walk around listening out for ...

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created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Sea turtles surf an ocean highway to safer habitat, Stanford research suggests

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first few days of life for a leatherback turtle are no easy walk on the beach.

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created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Extremely rare turtle released into the wild

The Wildlife Conservation Society, in conjunction with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and Wildlife Reserves Singapore, announced today the successful release of a Southern River terrapin (Batagur af ...

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created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (18) | comments 0

Environmental troubles growing in Mid-East Gulf region due to rapid coastal development

The rapid, large scale coastal development underway in the Middle East must be better planned and managed to avoid aggravating already "severe" degradation and losses in the fragile marine ecosystems shared by eight Gulf ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Invasive false brome grass is spreading, but Oregon's insects are biting

After hiking in Oregon, a University of Oregon plant biologist suggests, people may want to brush off their shoes and comb through their dogs in an effort to curb the spread of an invasive grass that is expanding ...

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created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Fishy lawnmowers' help save Pacific corals

Can fish save coral reefs from dying? UC Santa Barbara researchers have found one case where fish have helped coral reefs to recover from cyclones and predators.

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created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

More than chance determines future for baby fish

(PhysOrg.com) -- Baby fish may be able to resist ocean currents and influence how and where they move, says a Victoria University researcher, although he is yet to work out how they do it.

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created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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