Cretaceous-era global heat likely caused a genetic split between Northern and Southern Hemisphere lampreys, offering new ...

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Microplastics contaminate edible tissues of Oregon seafood, posing health concerns. Researchers call for further studies, ...

The tiny pieces of plastic that synthetic clothes shed when washed and car tires leave behind on roadways as they wear are ...

The analysis from Oregon is the first of its kind in the region, and it shows that microplastics are widespread in edible ...

A concerning new study reveals the presence of microplastics in six species of fish and seafood which are commonly consumed ...

The researchers initially believed that handling and packaging seafood might introduce microplastics, but the findings varied ...

The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to ...

Sea lamprey abundance exceeded targets in 2024 in all Great Lakes due to treatment restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, ...

Sea lampreys abounded in all Great Lakes in 2024 after treatment was limited during COVID. But the parasitic, invasive fish ...

The parasite then feeds on the fish’s body fluids; to keep the juices flowing, the sea lamprey secrets an enzyme that prevents its host's blood from clotting. A single lamprey will eat about 40 ...