Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported than Previously Estimated
First study of its kind finds aquarium tropical fish imports to the U.S. often misreported BRISTOL, R.I., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the popularity of marine aquariums rises, so does the demand for wildlife inhabiting them. Most aquarium fish are harvested...
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Green Blog: Counting Nemo: A Deep Look at the Aquarium Trade
Researchers find a startling error rate in statistics on imports of fish for saltwater aquariums. Yet reliable data is needed as coastal managers seek to reduce risks from the introduction of diseases and invasive species.
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Counting Nemo: A Deep Look at the Aquarium Trade
Researchers find a startling error rate in statistics on imports of fish for saltwater aquariums. Yet reliable data is needed as coastal managers seek to reduce risks from the introduction of diseases and invasive species.
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Mercury in dolphins: Study compares toxin levels in captive and wild sea mammals
Amid growing concerns about the spread of harmful mercury in plants and animals, a new study by researchers from The Johns Hopkins University and The National Aquarium has compared levels of the chemical in captive dolphins with dolphins found in the wild. The captive animals were fed a controlled diet, while the wild mammals dined on marine life that may carry more of the toxic metal.
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Greater Noida aquarium to display exotic marine species
Delhiites will soon get a chance to witness some of the most exotic marine species like sharks, lion fish, penguins and dolphins in their own neighbourhood.
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