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Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by philchudi: 9:06am On Sep 03, 2016
Washington (CNN) — It isn't exactly a squid pro quo, but scientists are naming a new fish after President Barack Obama partly as a way to say thanks for his decision last month to create a new protected area off the Hawaiian coast.
National Geographic reported Friday that the maroon and gold creature, which was discovered 300 feet deep in the waters off Kure Atoll, is the only known fish to live within Papahānaumokuākea, an expanse of coral reefs and seamounts home to more than 7,000 species.
One looking for the fish's official name, however, is likely to stay hooked -- a formal description of the species isn't expected to be published until later this year.
Last week, Obama established the largest protected marine sanctuary in the world when he more than quadrupled the size of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to protect reefs, marine life habitats and other resources. The expansion will add 442,781 square miles to the monument, making it now a total of 582,578 square miles.
The dorsal fin coloration of the male is a circular red spot ringed with blue which scientists said reminded them of Obama's campaign logo.
Re: Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by philchudi: 9:07am On Sep 03, 2016
Re: Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by Nobody: 9:08am On Sep 03, 2016
Had this happened in ZOOGERIA, .............................
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(you know the remaining story)
Re: Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by Nobody: 9:08am On Sep 03, 2016
No proof?

How did i get in here anyway... sad
Re: Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by madridguy(m): 9:09am On Sep 03, 2016
Noted
Re: Scientists Name New Fish After Obama. by philchudi: 9:13am On Sep 03, 2016
Plc DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

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