Surprisingly narrow combination of traits in fish species

A simple framework for the exploration of functional biodiversity

The world’s waterbodies are filled with predatory fish feeding on other animals from zooplankton to squid and other fish, while “vegetarian” or herbivore fish are rare, new research has found. By developing a framework to better understand aquatic biodiversity, an international team of researchers has analyzed the key traits –…

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WOD 2023: Global aquatic information hubs for ocean conservation

Every year, on June 8th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Oceans Day. It is a poignant reminder to all of the vital role that oceans play in our daily lives. Covering 70% of the earth’s surface, they serve not only as the Earth’s lungs –producing a…

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