Landrys ups ante with Rush Tower Nov 21, 2009
The tower features a floating reservation desk for private check-in service, a 75,000-gallon tropical aquarium fish tank, 500 guestrooms that are larger than the Golden Nugget s existing rooms, four penthouse suites and 70 junior suites. A was also added to the hotel. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Call grows to step up Hawaii reef protection Oct 19, 2009
Wals 00004000 h said the protected areas have boosted population densities of juvenile yellow tang the most popular aquarium fish to the point where they are nearly seven times as abundant in the closed sites as in open areas. At the same time, the number of licensed aquarium collectors and the catch have doubled since the fisheries replenishment areas were established. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Oregon man get probation for stabbing ex's fish Oct 14, 2009
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are colorful freshwater aquarium fish that usually are between 2 and 3 inches long.. Prosecutor Eric Zimmerman told Judge Eric Bergstrom that Harris plans to get a memorial tattoo of the fish and wanted Fite to pay for it. (Fresno Bee)
5 Questions with a Professor Sep 30, 2009
A: Raising tropical aquarium fish in Tonga or Fiji. Seriously, I would probably spend more time running my own firm. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Keeping Fish in Home Aquariums: Two Is Not Company, As Far As Fish Are Concerned Jul 3, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 2, 2009) It might be assumed that aquarium fish don't mind who or what they encounter in their tanks from one minute to the next, if their famously (but incorrectly) short memory is to be believed. Scientists at the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter have carried out research to show this is not the case and are striving to improve conditions for keeping fish in home aquaria. (Science Daily)
Evolution Can Occur In Less Than 10 Years, Guppy Study Finds Jun 16, 2009
Female guppies, a popular aquarium fish, may even risk their lives to avoid too much. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Reporter guilty of killing fish with shampoo May 20, 2009
A Danish TV reporter has been convicted of animal cruelty for killing 12 aquarium fish with shampoo for a consumer affairs show ... Reporter convicted for killing fish with shampoo Articles (05-19) 08:22 PDT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- A Danish TV reporter has been convicted of animal cruelty for killing 12 aquarium fish with shampoo for a consumer affairs show. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Braintree diver bonds with dwellers of the deep Apr 15, 2009
Barbara Bailey feeds a stingray in the New England Aquarium fish tank. Braintree diver bonds with dwellers of the deep. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Lifeless Cells Ensure Sharp Vision Apr 7, 2009
They have shown that the lens in the blue acara, a common aquarium fish, activates some of its lifeless cells every morning and every evening in order to change the concentration of protein in the cell fluid. The change is hardly measurable, but its effect is of major importance. (Science Daily)
Tiger thrills at Bay Hill with winning putt on 18 Mar 30, 2009
" Woods got it done, as always. It was his sixth victory at Bay Hill, the fourth tournament he has won that often. And it kept Mickelson from having a chance to overtake him at No. 1 in the world rankings this week. But that's of small importance to Woods. He is more interested in silver trophies and green jackets. For now, navy blue will have to suffice. Related Searches: Buzz Up More... Most Viewed - Sports AP AP AP AP Reuters Most Blogged - Sports Pinstripe Alley Sun Mar 29, 7:00 am EDT... (Yahoo News)
Major Losses For Caribbean Reef Fish In Last 15 Years Mar 20, 2009
"On a personal level, this may mean not buying wild-caught aquarium fish and corals, not eating reef fish species that are declining, taking care not to anchor on reefs, and reducing our carbon emissions to help control climate change. But importantly, we need to let lawmakers and resource managers know that we care about these ecosystems and we need to push for changes in how they are managed.". The study appears online on March 19th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. (Science Daily)
'Dracula' fish shows baby teeth Mar 11, 2009
The tiny specimens came to the UK in a consignment of aquarium fish, and at first the researchers mistook them for another related species. "After a year or so in captivity they started dying; and when I preserved them and looked at them under the microscope, I thought 'my God, what is this, they can't be teeth'," Dr Britz told BBC News. (BBC News -- Science)
