There’s solid evidence that well-enforced marine protected areas (MPAs) that prohibit fishing benefit a wide variety of ...

"eDNA excelled at detecting large pelagic species like white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) and southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), while BRUVS revealed more bottom-dwelling fish," he says.

Both types of ahi tuna belong to the Thunnus genus and the mackerel family Scombridae. Ahi tunas prefer to swim in open oceans with depths of about 100 to 300 feet. Although they are not the largest ...

The fish called true tuna only come from Thunnus, and that genus is broken down into two subgroups. All told, about 15 species of tuna which are recognized as commercially significant. These fish do ...

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Scientists have been searching for the species since it disappeared in 1933. Researchers have rediscovered a rare fish species presumed to be extinct after it was not seen for more than eight decades.

Mar. 11, 2025 — A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus had evaded detection since then ...

However, humans are considered among the most endurance-driven species. Whether on land, in the air, or in the water, many animals can reach speeds far beyond human capabilities. On land ...

The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species. The plesiosaur, considered a successful marine predatory ancient species ...