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Public Release: 4-Apr-2013
 Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic SciencesAsian carp DNA not widespread in the Great Lakes Scientists from the University of Notre Dame, The Nature Conservancy, and Central Michigan University presented their findings of Asian carp DNA throughout the Great Lakes in a study published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Contact: Jenny Ryan
Public Release: 4-Apr-2013
Naturwissenschaften - The Science of NatureDwarf whale survived well into Ice Age Research from New Zealand's University of Otago detailing the fossil of a dwarf baleen whale from Northern California reveals that it avoided extinction far longer than previously thought. Contact: Robert Boessenecker
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
Volunteers use historic US ship logbooks to uncover Arctic climate data Citizen scientists are transcribing millions of atmospheric and sea-ice observations collected from U.S. ships that spent time in the Arctic. The data can help modern computers to reconstruct historic Arctic weather patterns. 
North Pacific Research Board, National Science Foundation
Contact: Hannah Hickey
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
EcologyInvasive crabs help Cape Cod marshes Ecologists are wary of non-native species, but along the shores of Cape Cod where grass-eating crabs have been running amok and destroying the marsh, an invasion of predatory green crabs has helped turn back the tide in favor of the grass. The counter-intuitive conclusions appear in a new paper in the journal Ecology.
National Science Foundation
Contact: David Orenstein
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
NatureAncient pool of warm water questions current climate models A huge pool of warm water that stretched out from Indonesia over to Africa and South America four million years ago suggests climate models might be too conservative in forecasting tropical changes.
US National Science Foundation, US Department of Energy Office of Science
Contact: Clare Ryan
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
Fish and FisheriesChinese foreign fisheries catch 12 times more than reported: UBC research Chinese fishing boats catch about US$11.5 billion worth of fish from beyond their country's own waters each year -- and most of it goes unreported, according to a new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia. Contact: Lisa Boonzaier
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
PLOS ONEShark tooth weapons reveal missing shark species in Central Pacific islands The Gilbert Island reefs in the Central Pacific were once home to two species of sharks not previously reported in historic records or contemporary studies. The species were discovered in a new analysis of weapons made from shark teeth and used by 19th century islanders, reported in a study published Apr. 3 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Joshua Drew from Columbia University and colleagues from the Field Museum of Natural History. Contact: Souri Somphanith
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
Animal BiotelemetryTagging the launch of Animal Biotelemetry Open access publisher BioMed Central is proud to announce the launch of Animal Biotelemetry. This journal joins our growing portfolio in ecology and conservation and marks a significant development in the area of Animal Biotelemetry research. Contact: Hilary Glover
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
Animal BiotelemetrySatellite tagging maps the secret migration of white sharks Long-life batteries and satellite tagging have been used to fill in the blanks of female white sharks' (Carcharodon carcharias) lifestyles. Research published in the launch edition of BioMed Central's open access journal Animal Biotelemetry defines a two year migratory pattern in the Pacific Ocean. Pregnant females travel between the mating area at Guadalupe Island and nursery in Baja California, putting them and their young at risk from commercial fishing. Contact: Hilary Glover
Public Release: 3-Apr-2013
PLOS ONERiver dolphins use lower pitch sonar signals than marine dolphins, whales Freshwater dolphins use echolocation signals that are quieter, more low-pitched and more frequent than those used by their marine counterparts, according to research published March 27 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Frants Havmand Jensen from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and colleagues. Contact: Souri Somphanith
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
EcologyTiny grazers play key role in marine ecosystem health Tiny sea creatures no bigger than a thumbtack are being credited for playing a key role in helping provide healthy habitats for many kinds of seafood, according to a new study. The little crustacean "grazers," some resembling tiny shrimp, are critical in protecting seagrasses from overgrowth by algae, helping keep these aquatic havens healthy for native and economically important species. Crustaceans are tiny to very large shelled animals that include crab, shrimp, and lobster.
US Geological Survey
Contact: Gabrielle Bodin
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic SciencesScientists find government justification of new environmental policy unfounded Recent efforts by the Canadian government to curb the time allowed for environmental reviews over fears of adverse impact on economic development are misguided and unnecessary, according to research by scientists at the University of Toronto. Contact: Jenny Ryan
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesSwitching to a power stroke enables a tiny but important marine crustacean to survive To escape from the jaws and claws of predators in cold, viscous water, marine copepods switch from a wave-like swimming stroke to big power strokes, a behavior that has now been revealed thanks to 3-D high-speed digital holography. Contact: Ed Buskey
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
Global Change BiologyPutting larval cobia to the acid test In a new study published in Global Change Biology, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science researchers Sean Bignami, Su Sponaugle, and Robert Cowen are the first to study the potential effects of ocean acidification on the larvae of cobia (Rachycentron canandum). Contact: Barbra Gonzalez
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
mBioSymbiotic bacteria program daily rhythms in squid using light and chemicals Glowing bacteria inside squid use light and chemical signals to control circadian-like rhythms in the animals, according to a study to be published on Apr. 2 in mBioŽ, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The results of the study show that, in addition to acting as a built-in lamp, the bacteria also control when the squid expresses a gene that entrains, or synchronizes, circadian rhythms in animals. Contact: Jim Sliwa
Public Release: 2-Apr-2013
PeerJDiversification in ancient tadpole shrimps challenges the term 'living fossil' The term 'living fossil' has a controversial history. For decades, scientists have argued about its usefulness as it appears to suggest that some organisms have stopped evolving. New research has now investigated the origin of tadpole shrimps, a group commonly regarded as 'living fossils' which includes the familiar Triops. The research reveals that living species of tadpole shrimp are much younger than the fossils they so much resemble, calling into question the term 'living fossil'. Contact: Tom Mather
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
Ecological Society of America 2013 Annual MeetingAg, big data, and traditional knowledge headline the Ecological Society of America's 2013 Meeting The Ecological Society of America's 98th annual meeting "Sustainable Pathways: Learning From the Past and Shaping the Future" will meet in in Minneapolis, Minn., from Sunday evening, Aug. 4, to Friday morning, Aug. 9, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Early bird registration opens the first week of Apr. ESA invites press and institutional public information officers to attend for free (see credential policy). Contact: Liza Lester
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
GeosphereGeosphere adds 2 new special issue themes Two new themes: "Geodynamics and Consequences of Lithospheric Removal in the Sierra Nevada, California" and "The 36-18 Ma southern Great Basin, USA, ignimbrite province and flareup: Swarms of subduction-related supervolcanoes " add new content to Geosphere's already dynamic lineup. Also in the Apr. 2013 issue are: Themes "ANDRILL McMurdo Ice Shelf (MIS) and Southern McMurdo Sound (SMS) Drilling Projects" and "Exploring the Deep Sea and Beyond," plus three individual articles not associated with a specific theme. Contact: Kea Giles
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
EARTH: Community college at sea It's 3 a.m., and students from two Oregon community colleges are rocking back and forth through roiling seas. Their objective is to recover an ocean-bottom seismometer that has been lying 160 meters underwater off the west coast of Vancouver Island, where it has been steadily recording seismic signals and long-period pressure trends for the past year. These students are experiencing what earth scientists do for a living, as a part of the Cascadia Initiative's CC@Sea program. Contact: Megan Sever
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
Ecological ApplicationsStreams stressed by pharmaceutical pollution Pharmaceuticals commonly found in the environment are disrupting streams, with unknown impacts on aquatic life and water quality. So reports a new Ecological Applications paper, which highlights the ecological cost of pharmaceutical waste and the need for more research into environmental impacts.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Lori Quillen
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
Annals of Internal MedicineEating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults Older adults with higher levels of blood omega-3 levels -- fatty acids found in fish and seafood -- may be able to lower their mortality risk by as much as 27 percent and their mortality risk from heart disease by about 35 percent, report researchers at Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Washington. Older adults with the highest blood levels of the fatty acids lived, on average, 2.2 years longer than those with lower levels.
NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH/Office of Dietary Supplements
Contact: Marge Dwyer
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesRecord-breaking 2011 Lake Erie algae bloom may be sign of things to come The largest harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie's recorded history was likely caused by the confluence of changing farming practices and weather conditions that are expected to become more common in the future due to climate change.
National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and others
Contact: Jim Erickson
Public Release: 1-Apr-2013
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesExtreme algal blooms: The new normal? A research team, led by Carnegie's Anna Michalak, has determined that the 2011 record-breaking algal bloom in Lake Erie was triggered by long-term agricultural practices coupled with extreme precipitation, followed by weak lake circulation and warm temperatures. The team also predicts that, unless agricultural policies change, the lake will continue to experience extreme blooms.
National Science Foundation Water Sustainability and Climate program
Contact: Anna Michalak
Public Release: 29-Mar-2013
LithosphereLITHOSPHERE covers Canada, California, the Alps, and the Scandinavian Caledonides The Apr. 2013 issue of Lithosphere is now available. Four classic research papers cover the Saint Elias Mountains of Yukon and British Columbia, Canada; the Nacimiento fault near San Simeon, California, USA; the western Alps; and the Caledonides in Scandinavia. An invited review relays the significance of dynamic topography to long-term sea level change. Contact: Kea Giles
Public Release: 29-Mar-2013
ZooKeysThe splendid Skadar Lake (Montenegro and Albania), surprises with new species of snails The Skadar Lake system at the border of Montenegro and Albania is a well-known hotspot of freshwater biodiversity and harbors a highly diverse mollusc fauna. As in many of the Balkan lakes, the endemic species of Skadar Lake are still poorly known and continue to yield unexpected discoveries. A new freshwater snail species has recently been found, and its description was published in the open access journal ZooKeys. Contact: Vladimir Pešić
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