8 h. ago Much of US shark meat comes from endangered species, study finds

Research shows majority of shark meat mislabeled or so vaguely labeled buyers do not know what they are eatingA recent study has revealed that the majority of shark meat available to American shoppers is mislabeled, with much of it coming from endangered species.The research, conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tested products from supermarkets, fish markets and online retailers. Astonishingly, 93% of the samples were either falsely labeled or so vaguely described that buyers had no way of knowing the species they were eating. Only one item carried an accurate, species-specific label. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Having shark meat for dinner? It could be an endangered species

Shark meat sells for as little as $2.99 a pound

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3 d. ago New marsupial species discovered in Australia could already be extinct

Examining fossils alongside genetic tools can offer special insights into classifying species, study says

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4 d. ago Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds

New research suggests that a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm

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3 w. ago Light pollution causes urban birds to stay awake longer each day, study finds

Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterpartsUrban birds stay up significantly later than their rural counterparts, according to research that highlights the impact of light pollution on wildlife.The study, based on recordings submitted by bird enthusiasts to a popular species identification and mapping website, showed that light pollution caused birds to sing for an average of 50 minutes longer each day, with some species waking up an hour earlier and settling down for the evening an hour later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Snake species found capable of injecting venom even after death – with no loss of potency

Study shows species like cobras and kraits can still be dangerous in death if the venom gland is accidentally pressed while handling its remains

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3 w. ago New snake species found capable of injecting venom even after death – with no loss of potency

Study shows species like cobras and kraits can still be dangerous in death if the venom gland is accidentally pressed while handling its remains

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