It’s crafty, fish-stealing sharks vs. anglers in NatGeo’s Bull Shark Bandits
Depredation behavior offers evidence that bull sharks are more intelligent than we thought. Enlarge / Spydro camera image of a bull shark stealing a fish on the team's line. (credit: National Geographic) Weipa is a small.....»»
This shark self-emptying robot vacuum is $100 off for Memorial Day
Self-emptying robot vacuums are great, and this early Memorial Day deal on the Shark Matrix knocks $100 off the usual price......»»
The Curious Life of a ‘Grotesque’ Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud.....»»
Desert locusts" jaws sharpen themselves, materials scientist discovers
Sharks lose teeth all their lives, replacing them in a kind of endless rotating Rolodex, while humans, of course, get only our two sets. Beavers' teeth, notoriously, grow all their lives and have to be worn down to prevent injury......»»
Silky shark makes record breaking migration in international waters of the Tropical Eastern Pacific
In a recent study, researchers have documented the most extensive migration ever recorded for a silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), revealing critical insights into the behavior of this severely overfished species and emphasizing the urgent need.....»»
Simulations of swimming fish suggest fish may naturally prefer to compete—not cooperate—during swimming
Researchers have shown how different swimming formations may save fish energy and suggest that they only switch positions to save energy for the group when under pressure......»»
Collapse in migratory fish populations threatens health of millions and critical freshwater ecosystems
Populations of migratory freshwater fish species—including salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon—continue to decline across the globe. This decline risks the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, the survival of countless other species,.....»»
Researchers investigate mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
A paper, titled "Global Mercury Concentrations in Biota: Their Use as a Basis for a Global Biomonitoring Framework" and published in the journal Ecotoxicology, describes for the first time currently available mercury data for fish and wildlife on a g.....»»
Study finds cloudy waters may drive African fish to develop bigger eyes
Variations in water quality can impact the development of the visual system of one species of African fish, suggests a new study......»»
Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home
Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast's eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same can't be said of New Zealand's extinct, but equally unique, mergansers—a group of fish-eating ducks wit.....»»
California bans salmon fishing for the season in Sacramento-area rivers and Klamath basin
The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to ban salmon fishing in the Sacramento, American, Feather and Mokelumne rivers......»»
Amazon deal of the day: Outfit your home with the TP-Link Tapo MagCam while it"s the cheapest it"s ever been
Amazon's best deals of the day on May 16 include the TP-Link Tapo MagCam, Shark SmoothStyle, Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds, and the Roomba j7. Amazon deals of the day at a glance:.....»»
Get this Shark cordless vacuum while it’s discounted from $399 to $169
Feel good about buying a vacuum cleaner again with this great deal that takes 50% off of the price......»»
Science is making anti-aging progress. But do we want to live forever?
Mayflies live for only a day. Galapagos tortoises can reach up to age 170. The Greenland shark holds the world record at over 400 years of life......»»
Most dangerous areas for whale shark-shipping vessel collisions revealed
Researchers have found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species......»»
BYD introduces plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
The Shark will be distributed globally but BYD has no plans to sell it in the U.S. — the biggest single market for pickups — at the moment......»»
More than a dozen gigantic, decades-old fish removed from Colorado pond
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials removed 14 massive, invasive carp from a pond at an Arvada park last week, more than 30 years after the fish were introduced as part of a national study......»»
Angling fish for food: Study finds recreational fishing accounts for 11% of reported harvest in inland fisheries
Rod and reel fishing is much more than a recreational activity: It makes an important contribution to the diet in many regions of the world. This is shown by an international team of researchers, including Robert Arlinghaus, Professor for Integrative.....»»
An "unusually high number" of emaciated California brown pelicans are turning up on shore
Large numbers of California brown pelicans are turning up on shore with signs of malnutrition, prompting a California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation......»»
Genetic study finds early summer fishing can have an evolutionary impact, resulting in smaller salmon
Atlantic salmon are caught by fisheries when the fish are migrating to spawn. A new study led by the University of Helsinki explored how salmon caught at different times during their spawning migration differ from each other genetically. The study on.....»»
Scientists find ancient, endangered lamprey fish in Queensland, 1400 km north of its previous known range
The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) is part of a group of primitive jawless fish. It's up to 15 cm long, with rows of sharp teeth. Surprisingly, it doesn't use these teeth to suck blood like most lamprey species—it's non-parasitic......»»