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How tiny fish ear bones can reveal criminal activity Biologists in Montana have used forensic geochemistry to determine where illegally introduced carnivorous fish originally came from.

About half of salmon (and other fish) raised on farms have deformities in their ear bones that likely affect hearing. About half of salmon (and other fish) raised on farms have deformities in ...

They look like modern artworks but fish ear bones are being used to gain a better understanding of aquatic life and ocean stocks.

Scientists believe that fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to the likely impacts of climate change in aquatic environments.

Ever heard of an otolith? Find out how scientists are using salmon ear bones to figure out where the fish hang out.

Fish ear bones, also known as otoliths, are like tree rings for the ocean. A layer of calcium carbonate laid down each year offers a snapshot of both the fish’s yearly growth and its surrounding ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have identified a way to estimate ancient seawater temperature by probing tiny bones in the ears of fish.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have identified a way to estimate ancient seawater temperature by probing tiny bones in the ears of fish ...

Division biologists will measure the fish, determine the sex when possible, and remove the otoliths (ear bones) for age ...

But fish do indeed have ears – inner ear organs that are sensitive to how deep and how fast they're swimming. And in a scientific twist, Parkinson, a research officer with UTS, can determine the life ...