Tetrapods Older Than Initial Records; Have Fastest Aquatic to Land Vertebrate Evolution Rate Recorded

Medicine & Technology Aug 23, 2021

A new study suggests that tetrapods are way older than initial estimates. In addition, tetrapods was discovered to have the fastest aquatic to land evolution which they maintained over millions of years.

Elusive Shape-Shifting Scaleless Fish Made a Rare Appearance in the California Coast After 100 Years

Aug 13, 2021

A crew of scientists operating a remote submersible captured a rare occurrence of the elusive shape-shifting fish known as the whalefish in Monterey Bay, California, at around 6,600 feet deep.

Omnivorous Fish With Human-Like Teeth Reportedly Reeled in North Carolina: Is This Real or Fake?

Aug 07, 2021

A photo of a fish with human-like teeth was posted on Facebook this week as anglers at Jennette's Pier in North Carolina caught it unexpectedly from the Atlantic.

Venom Origin: Why Do Insects and Fishes Dominate Diversity in the Animal Kingdom?

Aug 06, 2021

In a recent study, venom was given recognition as a significant contributor to the great diversification of vertebrate and invertebrate species in the insect and fish groups.

Africa's "Living Fossil" Coelacanths Can Reach 100 Years of Age, Embryos Stay in Mother's Womb for 5 Years

Jun 18, 2021

According to a new study of the coelacanths, the age of the fish is confirmed to be 5 times longer than the initial estimate. The coelacanths can live for up to a century

Pacific Footballfish Washed Up In California Beach; Extremely Rare Sight to See

May 12, 2021

A Pacific footballfish that lives in the deep parts of the ocean was found washed up on the beach of Crystal Cove State Park in California. What could have caused it to surface on the sand?

Big Catch! Giant 100-Year-Old, 7-Feet Long Sturgeon Caught in Detroit

May 02, 2021

In a rare and remarkable catch, a 240-pound sturgeon believed to be more than 100 years old was caught in the Detroit River by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Prehistoric Alligator-Like Fish Washed Up Ashore in Singapore 10,000 Miles Away From Its Native Home

Feb 28, 2021

An alligator-like fish with huge jaws and sharp teeth was spotted on the banks of the MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore, baffling many people.

Farming Fish on the Moon Planned for Future Lunar Village

Feb 24, 2021

Researchers in France are planning to rear fish on the moon, testing which variety of fish eggs could survive the trip to the moon.

Fossilized Bony Lungs of Ancient Fish Reveals It Is as Big as Great White Shark

Feb 20, 2021

In a serendipitous event, paleontologists discovered a fossilized bony lung of an enormous fish that grew as big as the great white shark.

Fish Poop and Their Role in Carbon Flux in the Oceans

Feb 19, 2021

Experts estimate that 16% of the carbon in the world's oceans comes from fish poop, fish breath, and other fish excretions. This study is the first to identify the role of fish poop in the carbon flux in oceans.

Experts Say Vitamin Deficiency is Damaging All Kinds of Animals

Jan 31, 2021

Researchers and biologists uncover vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency in marine and terrestrial animals that could be driving various species to major population declines.

Children Who Eat Lots of Fish Cut the Risk of Developing Asthma in Half

Jan 28, 2021

A longitudinal study that eating at least two portions of fish in childhood reduces the risk by half of developing asthma.

Robo-Fish Can Autonomously Navigate to Form a School of Fish and Perform Tasks Together

Jan 14, 2021

Scientists from Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed robo-fish that can autonomously form schools and work together on tasks.

Increased CO2 Found to Improve Fish Breeding and Reproductive Success

Dec 31, 2020

Fish organisms from New Zealand have been shown to benefit from this in areas naturally high in CO2. CO2 raises prey energy and enhances the animals' health.