Early Pliocene hominin evolutionary scenarios proposed to date mostly rely on paleontological investigations from eastern Africa. Filling major geographical gaps in the fossil record could potentially invalidate these and stimulate development of improved theories. Based published literature, no continental vertebrates have been discovered Western Africa situation is only slightly better centra...

Freshwater is a critical input to estuaries but under increasing demand support upstream human activities. In this study, otolith biochronology was used quantify the relationship between river discharge and juvenile growth rates of barramundi (Lates calcarifer) in three regions Gulf Carpentaria northern Australia. all regions, had strong positive effect on rates. Models were also developed whic...