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Tag: life history

The Care and Feeding of Tropical Cichlids
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.,…
May 16, 2022May 12, 2022 Fayth Tan
North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller
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…
August 5, 2021September 2, 2021 Julia Zeh
How scientists use our nuclear past to understand whale shark life history
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…
May 11, 2020May 10, 2020 Ashley Marranzino
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.…
March 1, 2017March 4, 2017 Megan Chen
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…
December 9, 2014June 11, 2020 Gordon Ober
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…
August 19, 2014 Gordon Ober

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