Lionfish invasion continuing to expand
Australia plans world's largest marine reserve
The Australian government has said it plans to establish the world's biggest marine protection zone to safeguard a huge swathe of the Coral Sea, a biodiversity hotspot brimming with life.
Nov 25, 2011
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New species of ancient predatory fish discovered
The Academy of Natural Sciences today announced the discovery of a new species of large predatory fish that prowled ancient North American waterways during the Devonian Period, before backboned animals existed ...
Sep 12, 2011
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Oceanographers examine mercury levels of pelagic fish in Hawaii
In the open ocean, species of large predatory fish will swim and hunt for food at various depths, which leads to unique diets in these fish. Oceanographers and geologists in the School of Ocean and Earth Science ...
Sep 01, 2009
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Loss of species makes nature more sensitive to climate change
High biodiversity acts as an insurance policy for nature and society alike as it increases the likelihood that at least some species will be sufficiently resilient to sustain important functions such as water purification ...
Sep 26, 2012
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Wiping out species decreases resilience to climate change
Chicken-hearted tyrants: Predatory dinosaurs as baby killers
Two titans fighting a bloody battle -- that often turns fatal for both of them. This is how big predatory dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus are often depicted while hunting down their supposed prey: even larger herbivorous dinosaurs. ...
Aug 06, 2009
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Large predatory fish fossil found near Isisford
The fossil of a large, fast-swimming predatory fish, similar to the modern day Indo-Pacific tarpon, has been found near Isisford, central-western Queensland.
Jul 14, 2010
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Nano-velcro clasps heavy metal molecules in its grips
(Phys.org)—Researchers have devised a simple, system based on nanoparticles, to detect mercury as well as others pollutants. This technology makes it possible to easily and inexpensively test for these ...
Sep 09, 2012
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New research shows white sharks have a larger appetite than originally thought
(Phys.org) —A ground-breaking new study challenges popular assumptions about the feeding behaviour of the world's largest predatory fish, the white shark.
Mar 20, 2013
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Predatory fish have large guts to help them through famine
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by scientists in the US has solved the mystery of why predatory fish have a far greater digestive capacity than they actually need. The study suggests the reason is that the extra-large ...
Jul 08, 2011
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Australia's Coral Sea is 'biodiversity hotspot'
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