Newly discovered tiger shark migration pattern might explain attacks near Hawaii
The migration of mature female tiger sharks during late summer and fall to the main Hawaiian Islands, presumably to give…
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Scientists encounter holes in tree of life, push for better data storage
When it comes to public access, the tree of life has holes. A new study co-authored by University of Florida…
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Scientists classify threatened sea cucumbers
Sea cucumbers are among the most abundant animals on the planet, occupying waters from the tropical reefs to the Antarctic…
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Scientists stress need for national marine biodiversity observation network
With ocean life facing unprecedented threat from climate change, overfishing, pollution, invasive species and habitat destruction, a University of Florida…
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New bone survey method could aid long-term survival of Arctic caribou
A study co-authored by a University of Florida scientist adds critical new data for understanding caribou calving grounds in an…
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Past bird extinctions could help today’s conservation
A new study of nearly 5,000 Haiti bird fossils shows contrary to a commonly held theory, human arrival 6,000 years…
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New crocodilian, hippo-like species from Panama discovered
Paleontologists have discovered remarkably well-preserved fossils of two crocodilians and a mammal previously unknown to science during recent Panama Canal…
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ISAF reports 2012 U.S. shark attacks highest since 2000
Shark attacks in the U.S. reached a decade high in 2012, while worldwide fatalities remained average, according to the University…
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Small cookiecutter sharks feed on flesh of great whites
Researchers have discovered the great white shark, one of the most feared ocean predators, can occasionally become prey for the…
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River turtle species still suffers from past harvesting
When it comes to conservation efforts, the biggest, cutest and most recognizable animals are often the first to gain public…
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