Western Australia Near-Complete Ban On Shark Fishing

Western Australia Near-Complete Ban On Shark Fishing

In response to growing concerns about public safety following two fatal shark attacks in the past three years, the Western Australian government is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the use of shark fishing gear at all Perth beaches, effective from November 3. This includes a ban on the use of wire trace within …

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Scientists Show This Clever Fish Hides Behind Bigger Fish To Hunt In Degraded Coral Reefs

Scientists Show This Clever Fish Hides Behind Bigger Fish To Hunt In Degraded Coral Reefs

A trumpetfish model “shadows” a parrotfish model in the Caribbean as part of an experiment studying … [+] fish behavior. Sam Matchette Camouflage and stealth are techniques often employed by human hunters to conceal themselves. But did you know that fish, particularly trumpetfish, have their own unique and elaborate method of hunting? Scientists have recently …

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Science: Gruesome Methods of Fish Destruction by Volcanoes

Science: Gruesome Methods of Fish Destruction by Volcanoes

The eruption of a volcano on Spain’s La Palma island took a toll on nearby fish. Sander Meertins / Alamy Stock Photo This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. They found the victims floating in the water. Some had …

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