Search results for Seahorse

Evolution Dec 1, 2014

Mass extinction led to many new species of bony fish

Today, ray-finned fish, which belong to the bony fish, are by far the most biodiverse fish group in both salt- and freshwater. Their spectacular variety of forms ranges from eels, tuna, flounders and angler fish all the way ...

Biotechnology Nov 19, 2014

Ancient genetic program employed in more than just fins and limbs

Hox genes are master body-building genes that specify where an animal's head, tail and everything in between should go. There's even a special Hox gene program that directs the development of limbs and fins, including specific ...

Ecology Oct 23, 2014

Top marine scientists call for action on 'invisible' fisheries

To protect our oceans from irreversible harm, governments, conservationists, and researchers around the world must address the enormous threat posed by unregulated and destructive fisheries, say top marine scientists.

Ecology Sep 1, 2014

No-take marine reserves a no-win for seahorses

A UTS study on how seahorses are faring in no-take marine protected areas (MPAs) in NSW has revealed that where finishing is prohibited, seahorses aren't doing as well.

Ecology Jun 5, 2014

Citizen scientists spot rare seahorse in Canadian waters

The University of British Columbia's Project Seahorse announced today a rare documented sighting of a seahorse in Canadian waters.

Plants & Animals Jan 29, 2014

Large testicles are linked to infidelity

There is a clear correlation between the size of the testicles of male primates and the proneness to infidelity of females. Learn more about sex, sperm and infidelity at the anniversary exhibition Sexus.

Plants & Animals Nov 26, 2013

Seahorse heads have a 'no wake zone' that's made for catching prey

Seahorses are slow, docile creatures, but their heads are perfectly shaped to sneak up and quickly snatch prey, according to marine scientists from The University of Texas at Austin.

Archaeology Nov 25, 2013

Mesozoic turtle reconstructed

During the Mesozoic Era, between 252m and 66m years ago, the seas were ruled by a vast and intriguing array of reptiles. The most common ones were crocodiles (adapted to swimming in oceans), plesiosaurs (Loch Ness monster ...

Ecology Nov 12, 2013

Research puts seahorse flash photography safely in the frame

(Phys.org) —Do relatively non-invasive research methods like flash photography harm or change the behaviour of the very creature being investigated? It's an ethical dilemma frequently faced by environmental scientists, but ...

Ecology Oct 9, 2013

Crowdsourcing seahorses: New smartphone app offers hope for seahorse science and conservation

Marine conservationists from the University of British Columbia, Zoological Society of London (ZSL), and John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago today launched a smartphone app that could lead to new discoveries about some of the ...

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