February 21st, 2013

Dorsal spine-associated luminescence in a counterilluminating lanternshark

Dorsal spine-associated luminescence in a counterilluminating lanternshark

Published on 21. February 2013 A deepwater fish with ‘lightsabers’ – dorsal spine-associated luminescence in a counterilluminating lanternshark Julien M. Claes, Mason N. Dean, Dan-Eric Nilsson, Nathan S. Hart, Jérôme Mallefet ABSTRACT: We report the discovery of light organs (photophores) adjacent to the dorsal defensive spines of a small deep-sea lanternshark (Etmopterus spinax). Using a

South Africa: Shark Exculsion Nets for Fish Hoek Approved

South Africa: Shark Exculsion Nets for Fish Hoek Approved

Media Release The City of Cape Town Integrated Strategic Communication and Branding Department 20. February 2013 City welcomes approval of permit for trial deployment of shark exclusion nets The City of Cape Town is pleased to confirm that it has received a positive decision from the National Departments of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), and