‘Safety in numbers’ tactic keeps Pacific salmon safe from predators

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‘Safety in numbers’ tactic keeps Pacific salmon safe from predators

Animals that live in groups tend to be more protected from predators. That idea might be common sense, but it’s difficult to test for some species, especially for wild populations of fish that live in the ocean. A new University of Washington study that leverages historical data has found unique support for the “safety in […]

Young Herring ‘Go With the Older Fish’ a Key Finding in Ocean Modeling Forum’s Efforts

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Young Herring ‘Go With the Older Fish’ a Key Finding in Ocean Modeling Forum’s Efforts

  Similar to how children learn, often unconsciously, to mimic the adults around them, a small, silvery ocean fish employs this tactic when teaching the next generation to find a suitable place to reproduce. Scientists have named the strategy “go with the older fish,” and it describes a key part of the Pacific herring lifecycle […]