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The Covert World of Fish Biofluorescence
- Published_at:2014-01-08
- Category:Science & Technology
- Channel:American Museum of Natural History
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- description: A team of researchers led by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History has released the first report of widespread biofluorescence in the tree of life of fishes, identifying more than 180 species that glow in a wide range of colors and patterns. The research shows that biofluorescence—a phenomenon by which organisms absorb light, transform it, and eject it as a different color—is common and variable among marine fish species, indicating its potential use in communication and mating. The report opens the door for the discovery of new fluorescent proteins that could be used in biomedical research. While conducting their research, the team embarked on high-tech expeditions to tropical waters. The most recent expedition was The Explore21 Solomon Islands Expedition, the first trip under a new Museum initiative that supports exploratory fieldwork that is multidisciplinary and heavily integrated with emerging technologies. From the research vessel Alucia the scientists conducted technical scuba dives and descended in a three-person submersible to examine deep coral reef biofluorescence down to 1,000 meters. They also submitted the scientific paper while aboard. To learn more about this study, visit amnh.org. MUSIC "Snowball by Moby "Secret Garden" by Paul Wheatley/ Warner Chappell Production Music SOUND EFFECTS carroll27 melissapons ANIMATION AMNH/Department of Exhibition Wayne Decatur Movie S1 from Chen Y, Tsai M, Yang T, Ku A, Huang K, Huang C, Chou F, Fan H, Hong J, Yen S, Wang W, Lin C, Hsu Y, Su K, Su I, Jang C, Behringer R, Favaro R, Nicolis S, Chien C, Lin S, Yu I (2012) Movie S1 from Yu H, Serebryannyy L, Fry M, Greene M, Chernaya O, Hu W, Chew T, Mahmud N, Kadkol S, Glover S, Prins G, Strakova Z, de Lanerolle P (2013) Video S4 from Egawa R, Hososhima S, Hou X, Katow H, Ishizuka T, Nakamura H, Yawo H (2013) PHOTOGRAPHY Ken Corben David Gruber Jim Hellemn Dawn Roje Robert Schelly John Sparks VIDEO AMNH/J. Bauerle Ken Corben Wade Fairley David Gruber John Sparks Vincent Pieribone
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