Evolution
The Care and Feeding of Tropical Cichlids
Parenthood is an all-consuming task. How did some tropical fish evolve to take that sentiment literally? Reference: Weller, H. I.,…
Tag: life history
Conservation
North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller
With fewer than 400 individuals left on the planet, the situation for North Atlantic right whales is dire. Beyond the…
Biology
How scientists use our nuclear past to understand whale shark life history
To properly conserve and manage species, scientists need to understand how they live, grow, and age. But even figuring that…
Fisheries
Should all shark fishing be banned?
It might seem like a no-brainer to ban shark fishing as well as the sale and trade of shark products.…
Biology Climate Change Coastal Management Conservation Sea-level Rise
Nest Mess: rising seas change the environment of sea turtle nests, hindering hatching success
As a poster child for conservation, threats to sea turtles, such as fishing nets and coastal development, have been highly…
Biology Ecology Fisheries
Sunlight and Sex Determination: how environmental cues help shape sex ratios in larval fish
If you are a fish like the California grunion, environmental cues are going to play a role in determining whether…