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Nate Jaros: Sea Jellies in Aquariums: The Next Frontier; March 03, 2010—Nate Jaros received his Bachelors Degree in Biology and Environmental Science form Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2002, Jaros began working as an aquarist at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, and found his specialty in the area of jelly culture. He accepted his position at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach in 2005. For over two years now he has successfully filled the Aquarium of the Pacific's exhibits with cultured jellies, and has sent many jellies to other aquariums.; Categories: Animal Information | Educational | Guest Speakers |
A Shark’s Sixth Sense: Sharks unique ability to sense electrical impulses in the water.; August 25, 2009—Besides hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing, and feeling the world around them, sharks are adapted with a sixth sense that allows them to use electroreceptors called Ampullae de Lorenzini. Learn more about this rare ability that aids sharks in the skilled predation of their prey.; Categories: Animal Information | For Kids |
A Toothy Situation: Taking a closer look at shark teeth; July 06, 2009—The very body part that makes sharks so intimidating is also what makes sharks so fascinating. Teeth! From sharks that filter their food instead of biting to sharks that have jaws much like a nut cracker, you can learn a tremendous amount about a shark just by looking at its teeth.; Categories: Animal Information | Educational |
Sibling Rivalry: Sand Tiger Sharks get a jump start on predation.; June 15, 2009—Sibling rivalry takes on a whole new meaning in the case of Sand Tiger Shark reproduction. Discover how these embryonic sharks become experienced predators even before they are born.; Categories: Animal Information | Educational |
Cascade: The complex relationships between predators; May 18, 2009—Sea otters, bald eagles, and orcas are all Alaskan marine predators. These three very different species are linked through a complex series of relationships that reach across ecosystems and species.; Categories: Animal Information | Educational |
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