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Fish Changes Colors When Detecting Pollution

Ant writes: "Say goodbye to Birkenstock sandals and woolly jumpers -- tomorrow's eco-warrior will like nothing better than swimming naked in defense of cleaner oceans. That, at least, is the hope of researchers in Singapore, who are developing a breed of fish capable of detecting water pollutants by changing color."

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  1. Re:what if they get loose? by MrNixon · · Score: 2, Funny
    I can't believe that you're using Jurassic Park as scientific evidence that we should stop genetic engineering. You should know by now that Hollywood isn't exactly known for its scientific accuracy ... come on now.

    You're the one that's stupid.