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Fossil find fills in picture of ancient marine life

_T14b — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:34 +0000

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

_T14b — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:32 +0000

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

_T14b — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:30 +0000

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

_T14a — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:02:34 +0000

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 time to go snorkeling!

Explore the world beyond the beach with snorkeling adventures offered this summer through Birch Aquarium 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!

Dates
June 19
July 10, 17 & 31
Aug. 14, 21 & 28

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

_T14a — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:02:33 +0000

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+

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Sat 6/19: Snorkel with Sharks with Birch Aquarium at Scripps

_T14a — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:02:32 +0000

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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

Cost: $30

Age limit: 10+

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Layers of life: Each part of the Rocky Shore has its own cast of characters.

_T14b — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:01:38 +0000

Layers of life: Each part of the Rocky Shore has its own cast of characters. ... ...
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Various positions at Bombay Natural History Society

_T14b — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:02:40 +0000

Bombay Natural History Society Vulture Advocacy Team Leader for Vulture Advocacy Programme Job description: To lead the advocacy challenges of the vultures programme and built teams for operating in multiple regions of India. Job specifications: The potential candidate should ideally have a doctorate or post graduate degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Veterinary Sciences and with at [...] ... ...
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Jelly Fish Terrorise Phuket

_T14b — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:02:21 +0000

Phuket- the place made famous by the devastating tsunami is back on its feet again. Tourism, its life line is also back on track..... ...
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Sea of Cortez Threatened

T11 — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:02:23 +0000

Life in the Sea of Cortez is endangered by destructive new fishing methods. Ten years ago graduate students Octavio Aburto-Oropeza and Gustavo Paredes surveyed the marine life of the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California). In 2009 they went back and were shocked at how things had declined. Sixty percent of the [...] news.scubatravel.co.uk
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