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Archaeologists unearth ‘big-mouthed’ fish from Cretaceous Period


CHICAGO — An international team of scientists have discov- ered two new plankton-eating fossil fish species of the genus called Rhinconichthys (Rink- O-nik-thees) from the oceans of the Cretaceous Period, about 92 million years ago. One of the authors of the


study, Kenshu Shimada, a paleobiologist at DePaul University, said Rhinconichthys are exception- ally rare, known previously by only one species from England. But a new skull from North America, discovered in Colorado along with the re- examination of another skull from Japan have tripled the


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AMI presents Board of Director at annual con- ference


Warren, RI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2016 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held Jan. 27-29in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Brad Gross, certified marina manager (CMM) of Dana Point Harbor was appointed chair; Joe Riley, CMM of Windmill Marina Association, Inc. was appointed vice chair; Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was


number of species in the genus with a greatly expanded geographical range. These species have been named R. purgatoirensis and R. uyenoi, respectively, according to Shimada, who played a key role in the study. Rhinconichthys belongs to an extinct bony fish group called pachycormids, which contains the largest bony fish ever to have lived. The new study specifically focuses on highly elusive forms of this fish group that ate plankton. Rhinconichthys was esti- mated to be more than 6.5 feet and fed on plankton. It had a highly unusual specialization


appointed treasurer; and Mick Webber of HydroHoist Marine Group was reappointed secre- tary. This year, five new members


were elected to the 2016 Board of Directors for a three-year term. This includes John Swick, CMM of Safe Harbor Marinas; Rick Chapman, CMM of Port of Sunnyside Club; Alex Laidlaw, CMM of Westrec Marinas; Chris Dolan of Marina Electrical Equipment Inc.; and David Bluestone of Morningstar Marinas. AMI is a nonprofit member-


ship organization that provides management training, education, and information on research, leg- islation, and environmental issues affecting the marina industry. For more information about AMI, visit marinaassociation.org.


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for bony fish. According to Shimada, one pair of bones called hyomandibulae formed a massive oar-shaped lever to protrude and swing the jaws open extra wide, like a para- chute, in order to receive more plankton-rich water into its mouth, similar to the way many sharks open their mouth. A planktivorous diet, also called suspension-feeding, is known among some special- ized aquatic vertebrates today, including the Blue Whale, Manta Ray and Whale Shark. The name Rhinconichthys


Disney cruise ship res- cues 12 Cuban migrants in Caribbean


MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said a passing cruise ship has rescued 12 Cuban migrants from an unseaworthy vessel in the Caribbean. A Coast Guard spokesman in


Miami said the crew of Disney Wonder spotted the migrants southeast of Cuba. Petty Officer John-Paul Rios said the cruise ship took the migrants to its next port of call on Feb. 15 in the Cayman Islands. There were no reported injuries but Rios said cruise ships have agreed to notify the Coast Guard if they see migrants on dangerous vessels at sea and to rescue them if necessary. An increasing number of


means a fish like the Whale Shark, Rhincodon. Suspension-feeding in the dinosaur era is a new emerg- ing area of research. “Based on our new study,


we now have three different species of Rhinconichthys from three separate regions of the globe, each represented by a single skull,” Shimada noted. “This tells just how little we still know about the biodiver- sity of organisms through the Earth’s history. It’s really mind- boggling.”


Cubans have fled their country and the U.S. normalized relations. Many Cubans fear restored


relations will bring an end to the law granting them U.S. residency if they reach the country.


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Sea lion found starving in San Diego restaurant on the mend


SAN DIEGO (AP) — Veterinarians say a starving sea lion rescued earlier this month after finding its way into a chic San Diego restau- rant is on the mend. SeaWorld vets said that the 8- month-old female pup has put on about 4 pounds, and her bloodwork is encouraging.


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Group Shot — Exactly 10 Dana West Yacht Club members enjoy reading The Log at The Soggy Dollar Bar in Josh Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands. The photo was captured by a drone that belongs to a yacht club member. Josh Van Dyke is a volcanic island that remained largely undeveloped until the 20th century.


A Harbor Cruise — Daisy, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu, was recently adopt- ed by her boat- ing mom Julia. Daisy loves going to Catalina Island on her 30-foot Sea Ray, Come Monday, or just cruising the harbor in the dinghy.


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