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09

May

New deep sea fish species found in Antarctica
Next to nothing is known about strange-looking fish’s behavior, diet or what it does down there in the depths.

New deep sea fish species found in Antarctica

Next to nothing is known about strange-looking fish’s behavior, diet or what it does down there in the depths.

01

May

Predator fish that walks and breathes is on the loose in Central Park
The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for 4 days, is being sought in New York City.

Predator fish that walks and breathes is on the loose in Central Park

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for 4 days, is being sought in New York City.

30

Apr

Fish use ‘sign language’ to help hunting buddies
A study published found that the fish are able to ‘point’ their heads toward prey, to help out their hunting buddies.

Fish use ‘sign language’ to help hunting buddies

A study published found that the fish are able to ‘point’ their heads toward prey, to help out their hunting buddies.

29

Apr

Why guppies fling themselves out of the water
Jumping likely serves a crucial evolutionary function for the fish.

Why guppies fling themselves out of the water

Jumping likely serves a crucial evolutionary function for the fish.

18

Apr

Does fish DNA support evolution of limbs?
Researchers discovered an enhancer, a ‘dark matter’ of the genome that somehow turns genes on and off.

Does fish DNA support evolution of limbs?

Researchers discovered an enhancer, a ‘dark matter’ of the genome that somehow turns genes on and off.

Largest fish ever caught in Arizona is a true freshwater monster
The 76.52-pound flathead catfish was pulled in after a 35-minute struggle, by an angler named, oddly enough, ‘Flathead Ed.’

Largest fish ever caught in Arizona is a true freshwater monster

The 76.52-pound flathead catfish was pulled in after a 35-minute struggle, by an angler named, oddly enough, ‘Flathead Ed.’

08

Apr

It’s going fast,” fisherman Eric Pineda said. “We’ve got to fish harder before it’s all gone.” Asked what he would leave to his son, he shrugged: “He’ll have to find something else.

06

Apr

Live fish found in likely tsunami debris
The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.

Live fish found in likely tsunami debris

The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.

04

Apr

Asian carp invasion reaches Great Lakes
Likely evidence of the invasive species has been found in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.

Asian carp invasion reaches Great Lakes

Likely evidence of the invasive species has been found in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.

01

Mar



Clownfish wiggles do an anemone good
The two sea animals benefit each other, with anemones providing clownfish shelter and clownfish helping the anemones to breathe.

Clownfish wiggles do an anemone good

The two sea animals benefit each other, with anemones providing clownfish shelter and clownfish helping the anemones to breathe.