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New species of coral discovered off Marin County coast
DEEP-SEA DISCOVERY: Bay Area scientists find new species of yellow coral off the coast of Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County.
These popular tuna species are no longer endangered, surprising scientists
From fish to Komodo dragons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has updated its list of the world’s most endangered species.
First known omnivorous shark species identified
60% of the bonnethead shark’s diet is made up of seagrass, which they happily graze upon as well as eating fish, crabs, snails and shrimp
Too ugly to eat? Why we are being encouraged to consume unfamiliar fish species
The range of fish being eaten is reducing and the demand for popular species is growing. It means consumers are missing out on cheaper local seafood, while also putting pressure on the sustainability of fish populations.
How to Frag Corals and Build a Frag Tank
So you've mastered the art of growing coral to such a degree that your tank is becoming cluttered and colonies have reached the water surface. What next? Bui...
Help or Hindrance for Species Conservation?
I have mixed feelings about the proposed listing of the Pacific fisher as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The species seems to meet the biological criteria for listing —small, fragmented populations, victim of numerous threats, etc.—however the question in my mind is whether ESA protections may hinder more than help with species conservation and recovery. I lead a team of experts that is developing an interagency conservation strategy to recover a remnant population of ...
Beavers to become protected species
From May it will become an offence in Scotland to kill, injure or capture the animals.
Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species?
Environmental groups have asked the U.S. to give the prized fish protection under the Endangered Species Act. Some scientists and activists say the chances are slim but the action is long overdue.
Can you spot dead coral?
Coral bleaching is affecting the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, but what does a dying reef look like?
State asks boaters to prevent spread of invasive species
As state agencies work to keep invasive species at bay, they are calling on boaters to help prevent moving unwanted critters from one body of fresh water to another.
Online tools to help find Great Lakes invasive species
Blue Accounting developed a "watch list" of species poised to invade the lakes
