Washington [US], July 8 (ANI): After blue whales, fin whales are the largest whales in the world and human beings have hunted both species to near-extinction. After the ban on commercial whaling in 1976, the stocks of these long-lived, but slow-growing creatures are rebounding: researchers have witnessed large groups of up to 150 southern fin whales in their historical feeding areas more than has ever been documented before using modern methods. Given these whales' key role in nutrient recycling, other species in the Antarctic ecosystem, like the krill, could also benefit from their rebounding numbers.
There has been an eye-catching discovery. A rare ‘see-through’ fish colony has been discovered in Antarctica. It appears to be the largest fish breeding ground on the planet. In the ice-covered Weddell Sea of Antarctica, this colony homes around 60 million fish. It is home to the rare icefish, Neopagetopsis ionah. The fish is unique […]
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