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Sexual harassment from males prevents female bonding, says study
Apr 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The extent to which sexual harassment from males can damage relationships between females is revealed in a new study. Led by the Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour at the University of ...
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Newly discovered fish facing extinction
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Mar 13, 2007 |
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An aquarium species discovered in Southeast Asia in August is facing possible extinction because of intense demand for the colorful fish.
Two is not company -- as far as fish are concerned
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Research at the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter has shown that fish kept alone or in small groups are more aggressive and exhibit fewer natural behaviors such as shoaling. Dr Katherine Sloman will discuss the findings ...
Rare coral sold for fish tanks
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Jan 19, 2008 |
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British customs officials say the rising popularity of home reef aquariums is boosting an illegal trade in endangered live coral from around the world.
Solving the mystery of the metallic sheen of fish
Jan 14, 2008 |
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The bright, metallic sheen of fish skin — source of endless fascination for fishermen and aquarium owners — is due to a sophisticated system of crystals that enhance light reflection and may help fish hide ...
Robotic fish in action at London Aquarium
Oct 06, 2005 |
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There may be a different fish to see for every day of the year at the London Aquarium at County Hall, but there’s a new variety that has never swum any of the world’s oceans. From 6 October the Aquarium’s unique ...
California Academy of Sciences becomes first aquarium in US to breed dwarf cuttlefish
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Anchored to an algae-covered rock in a 120-gallon tank at the California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium, a cluster of inky-colored cuttlefish eggs is beginning to swell—evidence of success for the ...
Electric fish could spark healthcare innovation
Jun 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Mathematicians in Manchester are hoping electric fish can give them clues to solving a fiendishly complex mathematical problem - which could in turn lead to better treatment for patients with ...
Major losses for Caribbean reef fish in last 15 years
Mar 19, 2009 |
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By combining data from 48 studies of coral reefs from around the Caribbean, researchers have found that fish densities that have been stable for decades have given way to significant declines since 1995. The study appears ...
Non-native lionfish reaches Keys, and industries brace for this 'perfect predator'
Jan 22, 2009 |
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Becky Fowler was shipwreck-diving 66 feet below the surface, exploring a watery paradise, when she came face to face with a 4-inch-long, zebra-striped Cujo of the deep.
German rivers repopulated with sturgeon
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Oct 31, 2006 |
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Atlantic sturgeon from Canada are being transported to Germany for reintroduction into that nation's rivers.
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