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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First BioBlitz at Seahorse Key
During the winter holidays every year, hundreds of “snowbirds” travel from the northern U.S. and Canada for the warmth of…
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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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Study on worldwide lice DNA may lead to better treatment methods
A new study on louse evolution shows the parasite’s genetic structure differs based on geographic region, information essential for developing…
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DNA helps understand diversity in endangered cloud forests
In stark contrast to southern Mexico’s surrounding dry plains, the mountains in Mesoamerica ascend into a secret world, enshrouded in…
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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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Most comprehensive tree of life to date now includes humans
An international team of scientists including Florida Museum researchers has generated the most comprehensive tree of life to date on…
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Record diversity of ancient crustaceans may provide clues for fate of today’s reef crabs
A University of Florida scientist has discovered a record biodiversity hotspot in Spain for 100-million-year-old crustaceans with possible implications for…
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