Climate change is leading to bigger fish in shallow water, but they are growing slower at greater depths, CSIRO research in Tasmania suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago tags fish growth climate change fish growth |
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Brilliant (but obviously insane) Japanese chef created the Water Fryer, which is a fish bowl at the bottom of his deep fryer. Very cool concept! 4 comments edit related share weirdupdated link - now with video picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago |
Fishermen in Zanzibar have caught a coelacanth, an ancient fish once thought to have become extinct when it disappeared from fossil records 80 million years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
The most powerful storm in the past 20 years, bringing it down to New York and New Jersey, filled reservoirs, water supply both the state. At the same time, he has brought many problems for thousands of motorists and homeowners who threatens to destroy coastline Long-Island and New Jersey and has increased the long debate over climate change. picked by Jon77 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share world |
Two conjoined Nile Tilapia fish, dubbed "Siamese Twin", swim in a small aquarium in Bangkok. They are both eight months old and share part of the skin together. The bigger fish tends to protect the smaller one from harm while the smaller one looks for food at the bottom of the aquarium. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
"I don't know how this fish tank works exactly, but from what I could understand, the tank on top that joins the adjacent tanks works as a vacuum. The result is that there are feeding holes in the side of the tank, and the water does not flow out. I could not wrap my mind around this technology, but it works." picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago 3 comments edit related share science |
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Scientists have discovered a highly unusual fish with fangs made of bone. 1 comments edit related share scienceDubbed the "Dracula" fish, the creature is about 17mm (0.7 inches) long and has been found in only one Burmese stream. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago |
According to theage.com, Australis said the empty tank had been drained before the maintenance work and there was no fish faeces in the container. The company said also that no serious injuries were sustained by the four workers. 0 comments edit related share weirdUpdate to an earlier post picked by suebe 3 years ago |
If someone in a pub told you they’d just seen a fish flying for nearly a quarter of a mile, you might think there was something fishy about their story – or maybe just that they’d been drinking like a fish. But bad jests aside, certain of our Piscean pals are fully capable of such feats. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 7 comments edit related share world |
A great way to relieve goldfish suffering from separation anxiety? Not quite. Michal Shabtiali's portable Fish Bowl design, a student project, is aimed at kids with divorced parents. It allows you to "walk" your fish, despite the fact that fish don't have legs and can't walk. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
American scientists who announced one of the most significant fossil finds in the Arctic have set their sights on the North again, in hopes of finding more discoveries that could further bridge the gap between fish and land animal. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share science |
These microscopic creatures have been around for 550 million years. Because of their abundance in ancient sediments and their sensitivity to different environments, oil companies hire paleontologists to examine forams in rock samples to help them decide where to drill. For similar reasons, forams also are useful indicators of past climate change. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share science |
A team from Cardiff University has found that climate change is dramatically altering the growing patterns of mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
A Chinese firm has come up with the perfect solution for pet-loving families who don't have the space to keep animals: the fish tank toilet. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
The government has ruled that fish may feel pain and will draw up a charter of rights to protect them from inhumane treatment in research laboratories. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Robotic fish, developed by UK scientists, are to be released into the sea for the first time to detect pollution. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Hate cockroaches? Best pour yourself a stiff drink. The widely loathed insects can hold their breath to save water, a new study has found – and the trick could help them to thrive in the face of climate change. picked by evadiva 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Don't you hate it when you can't find that perfect place for your goldfish bowl picked by teaya21 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share weird |
Just after Americans have headed to the polls to elect their next president, a new report reveals how one species of fish picks its leaders: Most of the time they reach a consensus to go for the more attractive of two candidates. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Due to a number of factors such as low population density with a lower impact on natural resources, excellent economy, an extensive amount of arable land, and more, Canada is ranked as the country that would be the least negatively impacted by a global climate change. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 19 comments edit related share science |
It's not just people who watch their weight. It seems that Australia`s Goby fish do it too and the discovery is providing a whole new insight into the way animals maintain social order. Marine scientists working on the Great Barrier Reef off Lizard Island have found that Goby fish deliberately diet - just to maintain their position in the pecking orders and to ensure they do not antagonise bigger ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share science |