Fish
Italian Divers Revive Centuries-Old Tradition to Help Save European Perch
Nurseries built from bundles of tree branches may help conserve the freshwater fish in the age of climate change
These Large, Flesh-Eating Lampreys Lived 160 Million Years Ago
Paleontologists in China recently unearthed the fossilized remains of two new species of lamprey, a group of jawless fish that dates back 360 million years
Engineers Create 'Air Conditioning' for Salmon With Chilled Patches of River Water
Wild Atlantic salmon can struggle with heat as they swim upstream to spawn—but artificial "thermal refuges" may help them cool off
Climate Change Is Pushing Salmon North in Alaska, Scientists Say
Researchers recently found about 100 chum salmon spawning in the Arctic, suggesting the species is shifting to new habitats
Rare Deep-Sea Anglerfish Washes Up on a California Beach
The finding marks the second time in three years that an elusive Pacific footballfish has been found on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park
Why Do Orcas Keep Harassing Porpoises?
An endangered group of killer whales in the Pacific Northwest has been toying with porpoises for decades—and new research offers some possible explanations
Nine Orcas Have Died in Fishing Gear Near Alaska This Year
A "new behavior" from the animals might be linked to this sudden uptick in deaths, as they have been feeding in front of fishing nets, a trade group says
Angler Catches 283-Pound Alligator Gar in Texas, Potentially Setting Two World Records
Art Weston and Kirk Kirkland spent nearly three hours reeling in the gargantuan fish
Methuselah, the World's Oldest Living Aquarium Fish, Could Be More Than 100
Using a new and noninvasive technique, researchers analyzed the DNA of 33 lungfish in institutions across the U.S. and Australia to determine their ages
Puffins Are Making a Comeback in Maine
After a down year in 2021, the birds have had two good years in a row
Could Humans Survive Unprotected Outside of Earth's Atmosphere for Even Ten Seconds?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
London Zoo Weighs All 14,000 of Its Animals, 'From the Tallest Giraffe to the Tiniest Tadpole'
The annual measurements help zookeepers track each animal's health over time
Japan Begins Release of Treated Nuclear Wastewater Into the Pacific Ocean
Twelve years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the move is a polarizing step toward decommissioning the defunct power plant
How Color-Changing Hogfish Use Their Skin to 'See' Themselves
Light-sensitive proteins in the fish's skin could play a role in monitoring how they camouflage, researchers theorize in a new study
These Long, Skinny Fish Hide Behind Bigger Fish to Sneak Up on Their Prey
Scientists made 3D-printed models of fish and tested them in the ocean to study this clever hunting strategy
See the Baby Glow-in-the-Dark Shark Hatched at the Tennessee Aquarium
In coastal waters, swell sharks appear a glowing green color to other members of their species due to a special eye adaptation
Water Temperatures Hit 'Hot Tub' Levels in the Florida Keys
A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer
Scientists Release Record-Breaking Number of Baby Seahorses Into Sydney Harbor
The team installed eight new “seahorse hotels,” which will provide much-needed homes for the endangered animals
13-Foot Endangered Sawfish Spotted in Northern Florida Hints at a 'Slow Recovery'
Scientists tagged the rare animal farther north than any such fish in decades, suggesting the species is returning to areas it once lived
How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?
Researchers in Oregon hope a surprising aroma will lure stray fish back to their home hatcheries
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