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Fishy business

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the measures which are being taken in Southeast Asia to prevent the use of cyanide fishing by the marine aquarium trade. The destruction of coral reefs by this form of fishing is discussed.

Author: Simpson, Sarah
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Methods, Usage, Collections and collecting, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Cyanides, Marine fishes

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Aquatic homebodies; new evidence that baby fish and shrimp stick close to home may be the key to saving coral reef biodiversity

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The examination of shrimp genes, in the Indonesian area, has led to the discovery that the shrimp with similar genetic signatures tend to live together. This discovery may help in coral reef repopulation efforts.

Author: Simpson, Sarah
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Indonesia, Behavior, Shrimps, Shrimps (Animals)

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Higher power

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Research studies, which reveal that EarthEs internal heat results in the elevation of the continental crust, are presented.

Author: Simpson, Sarah
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Science & research, California, Research, Natural history, Earth, Crust (Geology), Continental drift

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Subjects list: Environmental aspects, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reefs
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