More news from Pelagos
By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 02 Aug 2010
Three new links from Pelagos. Thank you Adrian!
New species of batfish
Following on from the Deep Horizon oil spill, it's nice to report a feel-good fishy story from the Gulf. New species of pancake batfish in the Gulf of Mexico
Long distance travellers
Deepwater currents move animals between ocean basins.
Small fish doing a big job
Benguela Goby – the humble goby steps in for sardines. It's a vertically migrating species that 'reoxygenates' at night and hides in jellyfish clouds.
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