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A Fish of a Different Color

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The red porgy, Pagrus pagrus, is a valuable food fish in Mediterranean and Atlantic waters. Because it grows well and has no significant disease problems in captivity, it seems to be a good candidate for commercial aquaculture. However, there is a drawback: When the fish is farmed, its skin darkens and loses its characteristic red and silver coloration, decreasing its market appeal. European researchers, led by Michael Pavlidis at the Institute of Marine Biology of Crete in Iraklion, Greece, set about to find out what muddies the creature’s complexion and how to bring back its natural...Read full article

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    Published: March 2006
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    A spectrophotometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the intensity of light at various wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, typically in the visible and ultraviolet regions. It is commonly employed in various fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science for a wide range of applications, including chemical analysis, color measurement, and concentration determination of substances in a solution. Spectrophotometers operate by passing a beam of light...
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