Articles from July 2008
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Caribbean Reef Fish Fall Prey to Invading Lionfish · 25 Jul 2008
Scientists from Oregon State University report that coral reef communities throughout the Caribbean are being devastated by the invasive Lionfish. The predatory fish feeds on unsuspecting native fish with alarming efficiency. The study revealed that in a...
Newborn Dolphins Are Active 24/7 · 22 Jul 2008
Scientists have discovered that baby dolphins and infant orcas are insomniacs. The newborn cetaceans remain active around the clock for the first month of their lives. As a result, their mothers are deprived of sleep as well....
Colorado River's Native Fish Decline · 13 Jul 2008
Numerous native fish species of the Colorado River (such as Razorback Sucker, Roundtail Chub, Humpback Chub, Bonytail Chub, and Pikeminnow) have suffered significant declines over recent decades. During that same time period, non-native fish species (such as...
Las Perlas Reefs Harbor Rich Coral Diversity · 11 Jul 2008
A research team from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has completed a survey of coral biodiversity in the Las Perlas Islands. Their study revealed a broad mix of coral species in the waters of Las Perlas. In...
Yellow Tree Frog Eggs Fit for Land or Water · 2 Jul 2008
Scientists from Boston University have discovered that the yellow tree frog (Dendropsophus ebraccatus), a native to Panama and other regions throughout Central America, is able to lay its eggs on land or in water. So far, no...
