Fossil find fills in picture of ancient marine life

Posted on Jun 14, 10 at 12:02 pm. 
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Paleontologists have discovered a rich array of exceptionally preserved fossils of marine animals that lived between 480 million and 472 million years ago, during the early part of a period known as the Ordovician. The specimens are the oldest yet discovered soft-bodied fossils from the Ordovician, a period marked by intense biodiversification, and greatly expand our understanding of the animal life that existed at a crucial point in evolutionary history.... ...
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Prehistoric fish extinction paved the way for modern vertebrates; Event of unknown origin occurred as first vertebrates tested land

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A mass extinction of fish 360 million years ago hit the reset button on Earth's life, setting the stage for modern vertebrate biodiversity, a new study reports. The mass extinction scrambled the species pool near the time at which the first vertebrates crawled from water towards land, scientists report. Those few species that survived the bottleneck were the evolutionary starting point for all vertebrates -- including humans -- that exist today.... ...
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Nine new species for Tasmania’s disappearing handfish family

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Nine new species of handfish have been described by Australian scientists in research that highlights an urgent need to better understand and protect the diversity of life in Australia's oceans. The review brings the family to 14 known species -- six found only in Tasmania and one known from only one specimen possibly collected in Tasmania by early European explorers, yet not recorded since. It also deepens concerns about declining populations of some handfishes.... ...
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Sat 7/17: Snorkel with Sharks with Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Posted on Jun 13, 10 at 12:02 pm. 
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When: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA

Cost: $30

Age limit: 10+

Description: The sun has arrived in La Jolla, and it’s <a href="http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Outdoor_Adventures/Snorkeling/">time to go snorkeling</a>!

Explore the world beyond the beach with snorkeling adventures offered this summer through <a href="http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/">Birch Aquarium</a> at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.

Participants will join aquarium naturalists on an unforgettable face-to-face excursion with abundant marine life that lives just off the La Jolla coast. Learn about sea creatures and the ecology of their underwater homes while picking up snorkeling tips. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear.

Swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla Shores. See rays, flatfish, sand dwelling invertebrates and coastal sea life.

Must RSVP/register: 858-534-7336 or online!

<strong>Dates</strong>
June 19
July 10, 17 & 31
Aug. 14, 21 & 28

<a href="http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Plan_a_Visit/Directions/">Get Directions</a>


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Sat 7/10: Snorkel with Sharks with Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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When: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA

Cost: $30

Age limit: 10+

Description: The sun has arrived in La Jolla, and it’s <a href="http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Outdoor_Adventures/Snorkeling/">time to go snorkeling</a>!

Explore the world beyond the beach with snorkeling adventures offered this summer through <a href="http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/">Birch Aquarium</a> at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.

Participants will join aquarium naturalists on an unforgettable face-to-face excursion with abundant marine life that lives just off the La Jolla coast. Learn about sea creatures and the ecology of their underwater homes while picking up snorkeling tips. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear.

Swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla Shores. See rays, flatfish, sand dwelling invertebrates and coastal sea life.

Must RSVP/register: 858-534-7336 or online!

<strong>Dates</strong>
June 19
July 10, 17 & 31
Aug. 14, 21 & 28

<a href="http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Plan_a_Visit/Directions/">Get Directions</a>


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