July 16, 2004, Hour One: Fish Stories

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Hour Two: Fish Stories

Researchers have found that much of the fish sold as 'red snapper' in the United States may actually be something else. In this hour of Science Friday, guest host Joe Palca talks with an author of the study about what it means.

Then, it's on to the unusual behavior of the midshipman fish, which hums to attract a mate. New research into the fish indicates a connection between the hormone levels in the female of the species and its ability to hear the humming males.

Plus, jellyfish are putting in their summer appearances in some parts of the world, with large 'blooms' of jellies off the coast of parts of the United Kingdom. We'll talk about jellyfish, and whether jelly blooms have a deeper meaning. It's a trio of fish tales -- and we won't try to tell you about the one that got away. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern), and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).

Guests:
Andrew Bass
Professor
Department of Neurobiology and Behavior
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

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Peter Marko
Assistant Professor
Department of Marine Sciences
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Claudia Mills
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Biology, University of Washington
Independent Research Scientist, Friday Harbor Laboratories
Friday Harbor, Washington

This segment produced by Charles Bergquist

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