In the ocean, clever camouflage beats super sight

In the ocean, clever camouflage beats super sight Durham NC (SPX) Aug 23, 2016 - In a matchup of animal superpowers, a clever form of camouflage might beat super sight - at least in the ocean. There's nowhere to hide in the open ocean, far from the shore or the seafloor. But some fish have a clever disappearing trick. The silvery skin of fish like herring, sardines, mackerel and tuna act like mirrors, reflecting their watery surroundings to better blend in. The effect serves ... more

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