Why fish look down when they swim
Just as you might look down at the sidewalk as you walk, fish look downward when they swim, a new study by a Northwestern University-led international collaboration has confirmed......»»
Anglers battle huge fish on Florida beach — and reel in 1,200-pound surprise, video shows
Anglers battle huge fish on Florida beach — and reel in 1,200-pound surprise, video shows.....»»
Governments spend US$22 billion a year helping the fishing industry empty our oceans. This injustice must end
Overfishing has dire consequences for ocean health and for the millions of people who depend on fish for food and well-being. Globally, catch has been steadily declining since the 1990s. It's a trend that's likely to continue if we fail to act now......»»
Clownfish “count” white stripes to determine if an invader is friend or foe
They attacked similar fish with three stripes more often than those with one or two stripes. Enlarge / Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) seem to recognize different species of clownfish by counting white stripes. (credit:.....»»
New study reveals transformative power of aquaculture in Zambia
A new study led by the University of Stirling has revealed for the first time substantial benefits from adopting smallholder aquaculture for Zambian farmers. The research provides compelling evidence of how fish farming diversifies livelihoods and im.....»»
A 365-million-year-old fish with an extreme underbite showcases vertebrate diversity
Vertebrates are defined as all animals that possess a vertebral column, or backbone. Most living vertebrates also possess jaws, teeth and paired fins or limbs......»»
Trophy fishing, what"s the catch? Research finds declines in threatened fish and shark species
New research mapping long-term international trends in trophy fishing has found declines in records for threatened species, adding to a growing body of evidence that these types of fish and sharks are becoming increasingly scarce......»»
Experiment shows how predator mass mortality events affect food webs
Over the last century, die-offs of animal populations, known as mass mortality events (MMEs), have increased in frequency and magnitude. The scale of these events can be staggering: billions of dead fish, hundreds of thousands of dead mammals and bir.....»»
Q&A: Growth rings in fish give clues about fluctuations in climate over decades
A giant tree in your backyard can reveal stories about Earth's past climate. The concentric rings in the trunk, besides indicating the age of the tree, also shed light on the corresponding weather conditions during each year of the tree's life......»»
Turkey hails discovery of endangered leopard barbel fish
Turkey on Thursday hailed the unexpected discovery of the leopard barbel fish—listed as one of the most endangered in the world—in the Tigris River......»»
Study reveals genes that "don"t play well together" in swordtail fish hybrids drive speciation
Stanford researchers have gained new insights into how the rise of reproductive barriers between organisms creates new species and drives the incredible diversification of life on Earth......»»
New species of lamprey fish documented in California
Two potential new species of lamprey fish have been discovered in California waters, according to a University of California, Davis, study. The research is part of a special section on native lampreys published this week in the North American Journal.....»»
Bangladeshi fish farms "need climate data support"
Bangladesh's aquaculture sector lost US$140 million in a decade due to climate change, reveals new analysis, highlighting the need for better climate data services......»»
Climate change threatens fish supply: Tiny phytoplankton, big consequences
A research team that includes Dr. Angus Atkinson of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Dr. Axel Rossberg from Queen Mary University of London has discovered a hidden amplifying mechanism within the ocean's food web. Their findings, published in Natur.....»»
Copepods—tiny creatures that can help reduce the need for soya imports
In the sea, fish feed on species lower in the food chain. Can these same species form the basis of a new feed industry supplying the fish farming sector?.....»»
Researchers develop an assessment system for fish health
The welfare of fish drives Dr. Beate Hoppe and her team every day. The animal keepers, scientists and veterinarians at the Leibniz Institute for Ageing Research (FLI) in Jena have spent six years meticulously collecting and evaluating data and have n.....»»
Discarded Christmas trees, a gift to Stockholm"s fish
On a freezing January morning, dozens of discarded Christmas trees collected after the holidays are tossed into Stockholm's glacial waters, recycled to provide a welcoming habitat for marine life......»»
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species" most important locations
All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean. But within it, there is infinite variety—just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life......»»
Mating anchovies stir up the sea as much as a major storm—and it"s good for the environment, too
Why would oceanographers ever care about anchovies having sex? We do because these small fish can help mix different layers of the ocean when they mate. This circulates nutrients, oxygen, and greenhouse gases around different layers of the ocean, the.....»»
Fossil of 72-million-year-old sturgeon discovered in Edmonton
A 72-million-year-old sturgeon fossil has been discovered in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley, the first fish material of any kind found from that time period and in that geographical area......»»
Like Night Swim? Then watch these 5 movies just like it
If you need a few extra scares in your life after watching Night Swim in theaters, then check out these five horror movies that are just like it......»»