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

Medicine & Technology 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.

'Rare Occurrence' of 100-Pound Opah Fish Discovered in Oregon; Experts Astounded by the Find’s Size, Location

Jul 20, 2021

A huge washed-up fish on the shores of Oregon's Sunset Beach was discovered last week, and experts were astounded by both its size and the place it was found.

Wild Fish Addicted to Methamphetamine: How the Stimulant Possibly Affects Wild Brown Trout

Jul 07, 2021

In a new study, Czech Republic researchers investigated how methamphetamine with a growing number of users all over the world, might be impacting the wild brown trout.

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.

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.

This Fish Is the First of Its Kind To Domesticate Other Animals

Dec 10, 2020

Researchers from Australia reveals the farmer fish that domesticates shrimp to protect its algae farms, a first of its kind.

[WATCH] Shark Chases School of Fish Off NY Coast

Dec 03, 2020

In astonishing aerial footage, a shark is seen chasing a school of bunker fish off the coast of New York.

Aquaculture: Solution To Providing Food For the Growing Population

Nov 25, 2020

Studies suggest that there may not be so many fish in the sea anymore, leaving aquaculture to be the best method to provide food for the growing population.

Sexual Parasitism: Female Anglerfish Absorbs Males During Mating

Nov 02, 2020

Deep beneath the ocean's dark parts, a horrible way of mating happens between the female and male anglerfish.

Remora: The Secret Life of a Suckerfish Hitchhiking on a Whale

Oct 29, 2020

Scientists have captured the first-ever continuous recording of a remora hitchhiking on a whale traveling off the coast of California.

Robots Finally Confirm Why Fish Swim in Schools

Oct 29, 2020

While it has long been theorized that fishes swim in schools to conserve energy through neighbor-induced flows, as with flocks of birds, the use of robot fishes provides the first conclusive evidence.

Oral Contraceptives Pollute Water Which Hinders the Ability of Fish to Reproduce

Oct 24, 2020

Fish exposed to even a small amount of synthetic estrogen could lead them to have smaller populations and fewer male offsprings.

New Species of Rays in Japan Named After Vengeful Spirit

Oct 21, 2020

A pair of rays in Kagoshima City Aquarium in Kyushu, Japan, was identified as a new ray species dubbed as Rhynchobatus mononoke.