NOAA, Ocean Explorer posted a photo:

The new jellyfish is in the order Narcomedusae. It has four tentacles, 12 stomach pouches, and most interestingly, four small secondary tentacles at the very edge of the bell. While foraging for food, this species holds its long tentacles, covered with poison filled stinging cells, out in front while it swims, perhaps to ambush its prey more effectively. Image courtesy of Kevin Raskoff, California State University, Monterey Bay.

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Forests for Fish – Mangrove forests are essential for thriving fisheries Posted on Oct 28, 08 at 6:14 pm.

Mangrove forests are a feature of tropical coastlines. In addition to protecting shorelines from erosion and waves, they support a thriving population of fish and invertebrates. The loss of mangrove forests to deforestation and development bodes poorly for shoreline protection and fisheries. Listen...... ...
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2 greenhouse gases on the rise worry scientists Posted on Oct 25, 08 at 2:10 am.

Carbon dioxide isn't the only greenhouse gas that worries climate scientists. Airborne levels of two other potent gases -- one from ancient plants, the other from flat-panel screen technology -- are on the rise, too. And that's got scientists concerned about accelerated global warming.

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