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New research reveals that one of the largest-ever marine conservation initiatives has helped to prevent more frequent crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) outbreaks on the Great Barrier Reef. The study was ...

Starfish, also known as asteroids, inhabit nearly every ocean on Earth, from tropical waters to deep, cold zones. Their iconic shape makes them instantly recognizable, but their biology and ecological ...

ONO, Gifu Prefecture—A fishery cooperative and an airport operator are using a method to deal with troublemaking starfish that can keep both the sea and mountains rich and fertile in central Japan. In ...

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, when colonialism was the prevailing order, it is not surprising that scientific expeditions, specimen deposits in natural history museums, and descriptions of ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

A new study reveals an unknown species of whiplash squid burying itself upside down in the deep sea — a first-of-its-kind behavior for cephalopods. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Foods high in vitamin A include organ meats, sweet potatoes, carrots, eggs, fish, and dairy products. You can also find vitamin A in dietary supplements. Vitamin A plays a role in your vision, bone ...

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