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FISHING FOR THE FUTURE OF CORAL REEFS

FISHING FOR THE FUTURE OF CORAL REEFS

New fishery regulations based on science are needed in the Caribbean to give coral reefs a fighting chance against climate change, according to an international study published today. The study, led by University of Queensland researchers, reveals that Caribbean coral reefs are experiencing mounting pressure from global warming, local pollution and over-fishing of herbivorous fish. Study author Dr Yves-Marie Bozec, from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, said herbivorous parrotfish were needed [...]

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Forgotten fish turns up in West Texas

FORGOTTEN FISH TURNS UP IN WEST TEXAS

With no more “swimmable” water than thirsty West Texas has, it’s hard to imagine a fish, even a minnow-sized fish could remain “missing” for more than a century. But due to a case of mistaken identity, such is the case, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist. Dr. Kevin Conway, AgriLife Research wildlife and fisheries scientist, College Station, and Daemin Kim, a former graduate student of Conway’s now at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea, collaborated on the paper “Redescription [...]

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