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Bizarre Sex Helped Anglerfish Diversify and Dominate the Deep Sea, Study Suggests - Smithsonian Magazine

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Bufoceratias wedli , a deep-sea anglerfish Masaki Miya et al. via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2.0 The ocean's lightless zone begins some 1,000 feet below the surface, and in some places, it extends more than seven miles deep. Dark, vast and empty, it's a difficult place to find a mate. But anglerfish—known for their agape mouths, fishing pole-like lures that extend from their foreheads and horror-movie blank stares—seem to have found a unique solution: hold their mates close, and never let them go. More specifically, some anglerfish engage in sexual parasitism. Certain males—which have smaller bodies measuring just inches long—attach themselves with their teeth to the bellies of females, which are larger and can grow up to three feet long. After mating, the males remain affixed there permanently. Other anglerfish engage in obligate p

Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants - KKTV

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(AP) - Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn shrimp and "endless" seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants. "This restructuring is the best path forward for Red Lobster. It allows us to address several financial and operational challenges and emerge stronger and re-focused on our growth," CEO Jonathan Tibus said. Tibus, a corporate restructuring expert, took the top post at the chain in March. Red Lobster said its 600 restaurants would continue to operate through the bankruptcy proceedings, which are intended to simplify operations, close locations and pursue a sale. As part of the filing, Red Lobster entered into a so-called "stalking horse" agreement, meaning it plans to sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its lenders. According to court filings, Red Lobster

A 2 °C difference affecting the spatiotemporal distribution of small demersal fish assemblages in shallow tropical and ... - Nature.com

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Abstract Two OR3 research vessel cruises were conducted at seven nearshore sites from north to south in the western coastal waters off Taiwan in May (late spring) and November (late autumn) 2019 in order to gain insights into the 2 °C difference in the tropical-subtropical fish fauna. Totally, 37 families, 72 genera, and 99 taxas were recorded for the 1809 fishes. Three fish assemblages, the North, South, and Fall-Zhuoshui River (ZRf) groups, were identified as eurythermal, stenothermal, and croaker communities. Their dominants, in rank order, were Tarphops oligolepis , Liachirus melanospilosa , Ostorhinchus fasciatus , and Trachinocephalus myops for the Northern eurythermal group, Arnoglossus tenuis , Eubleekeria splendens , and Ostorhinchus pleuron for the Southern stenothermal group, and Johnius taiwanensis , Chrysochir aureus , and Pennahia macrocephalus for the croaker-ZRf group. Their distribution was markedly correlated with the bottom water temperature, seafloor g

Allentown, PA, bans the sale of guinea pigs in pet stores - wpgtalkradio.com

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Elected officials in one major Pennsylvania city have voted to ban the sale of a particular type of small, furry pet. Illegal Pet Sales in Allentown, PA Already with the borders of Allentown, it's illegal for pet shops to sell cats, dogs, and rabbits due to frequent poor breeding conditions. Now, according to WFMZ-TV, you will no longer be able to buy guinea pigs in the city. And next up on the list could be betta fish. Illegal to sell guinea pigs in Allentown PA - Photo: Canva Illegal to sell guinea pigs in Allentown PA - Photo: Canva loading... Illegal to Sell Guinea Pigs in Allentown, PA Allentown City Council voted Wednesday night to add guinea pigs to its existing retail pet shop ordinance, which was enacted around the beginning of last year. Violators of the law could be fined up to $600 per animal. World Animal Protection (WAP) supported the ban by saying, Guinea pigs are frequently surrendered to shelters because they're not 'starter pets' as some stores adverti

As opportunities dry up, North Koreans turn to mudfish farming - Radio Free Asia

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North Korea is seeing an uptick in loach farming as residents hope to survive poor economic conditions and food shortages by raising the small mudfish to consume or to sell in the marketplace, sources in the country told RFA. The species of loach native to China, Taiwan and the Korean peninsula lives in the muddy waters of streams, creeks and rice paddies and is easy to catch and raise. The loaches are most often boiled into a thick soup called chueo-tang , seasoned with perilla seed powder, garlic and other vegetables, and said to replenish stamina and promote healthy skin. As the rainy season starts in the Korean peninsula, rural citizens in the North are digging ditches near their houses to make mud puddles, a perfect habitat for the protein-packed loaches, a resident of Songchon county, South Pyongan province, north of the capital Pyongyang, told RFA on condition of anonymity to speak freely. A farmer digs a ditch during the rainy season to prepare a loach farm.

10 Lobster Shacks and Stands on the Seacoast in New Hampshire - New Hampshire Magazine

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June 23, 2024 L obster is delicious in many ways, but forget about white table linens, fancy crab-stuffed lobster tails or rich lobster Newburg – here's where to go for a good old-fashioned lobster you crack into yourself (the butter dripping down to your elbows is optional, but encouraged) or an overflowing lobster roll on a toasted bun. *This list covers the New Hampshire coast, but there are plenty of options inland as well. Click here for a few of our favorites. Brown's Lobster Pound 407 NH-286, Seabrook (603) 474-3331 This family-owned business has been a staple since 1950, and still continues to serve up everything from fried clams, four kinds of chowder, baked dishes and yes, boiled lobster and steamers with butter. If you feel like doing all the work, head into the pound to pick up live lobsters you can cook at home. Markey's Lobster Pool 420 New Hampshire 286, Seabrook (603) 474-2851 You can't talk ab

Best Aquariums For Pet Fish: Top 5 Tanks, Per Experts - Study Finds

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A fish tank (Photo by Ja Crispy on Shutterstock) Table of Contents Diving into the world of pets can be intimidating, time consuming, and expensive. That's why many people choose to start out small, with a nice, soothing fish tank. Kids love watching their fish friends swim amidst colorful rocks and plants, while adults find this pet low maintenance and easy to leave on vacation. If you're looking to add a fish or two to your home, we're happy to help with a list of the consensus best fish tanks according to 15 experts. Adding a fish tank to your home is made simple with an aquarium kit like the ones we've rounded up. Below are the top five best aquariums for pet fish that were recommended most by experts! You'll be savoring the soothing sounds of glugs and blubs in no time. We can't wait to find out which of these top tanks is your number-one pick! Don't see your favorite on our list? Share it in the comments below. ➡️ How Our "Best O