The tale of Bev Bradley’s Bream and the VPR's fish supper
KAUST · · Notable
Summary
KAUST's VP for Research, Donal Bradley, discovered a new species of sea bream near Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, named *Acanthopagrus oconnorae* or Bev Bradley’s Bream. Bradley noticed unique features like a shallow forehead and black gill patch and collaborated with the Red Sea Research Center for genetic analysis. The discovery involved multiple researchers and even the KAUST Fishing Club to collect more specimens. Why it matters: This highlights the biodiversity research happening in the Red Sea and KAUST's role in advancing marine science in the region.
Keywords
KAUST · Red Sea · Sea bream · New species · Donal Bradley
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