When Reefs Die, Parrotfish Thrive, Paving the Way for Coral Regrowth
Researchers find familiar species pave the way for coral regrowth. In contrast to most other species, reef-dwelling parrotfish populations boom in the wake of severe…
Fish
Bad News for Nemo: Species Can’t Adapt to Rapid Environmental Changes
The beloved anemone fish popularized by the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” don’t have the genetic capacity to adapt to rapid changes in their…
Larval Fish Nurseries Invaded by Prey-Size Plastics – Biodiversity and Fisheries Production Threatened
New research shows that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are surrounded by and ingesting plastics in their preferred nursery habitat. Many of…
Finding Nemo’s Cousins: Meet the Little Fish That Can See UV Light
The fish made famous in Finding Nemo can see ultraviolet (UV) light and may use it as a ‘secret channel’ to find both friends and…
Invasive Species to Blame for High Mercury Concentrations in Great Lakes Fish
According to a new study published yesterday (November 4, 2019) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 40 years of reduced mercury use,…
New Breakthrough on Human Hearing Disorders From an Unlikely Source: Zebrafish
Scientists gain understanding of mechanisms that determine growth patterns of tiny hair cells within the ear. A study of the genetic make-up of zebrafish has…
Old Theory on How Piranhas Keep Their Teeth Sharp Finally Proven With New Technology
Piranha fish swap old teeth for new simultaneously. Piranha fish have a powerful bite. Their teeth help them shred through the flesh of their prey…
Eating Fish in Early Childhood – Even Just Once a Week – Reduces Risk of Disease
It doesn’t take that much fish for young children to reap big health benefits. Even eating fish just once a week yields good results. Children…
Research Outcomes Can Be Affected by Anesthetizing Fish
Anesthetics may alter coloration in certain fish species, influencing the traits researchers are trying to study. Fish use colorful patterns to signal to each other,…
The Hidden Ark: Grassroots Initiative Helping Save Fish From Extinction
A new study shows that aquarium hobbyists can play an important role in freshwater fish conservation by filling in the gaps left by the scientific…
Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplements Show Promise in Prevention of Cancer Death and Heart Attacks
Upcoming presentation to provide updates on VITAL clinical trial showing mixed results of how vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids help protect against cancer mortality…
Vision for Managing UK Land and Seas After Brexit Developed by Scientists
Researchers have outlined how fishing and farming policies could be created to protect employment opportunities and the environment after Brexit. The team of researchers, led…
‘Tunabot’ Unveiled – First Robotic Fish to Keep Pace With a Tuna [Video]
In New Paper Published in Science Robotics, UVA Engineering-Led Team Unveils “Tunabot,” the First Robotic Fish to Keep Pace with a Yellowfin Tuna. With a…
Super Durable, Flexible, Water-Repelling Material Inspired by Porcupinefish
Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that help organisms thrive in diverse habitats. Sometimes, scientists can exploit these designs to develop useful materials…
Evidence Shows Dinosaur Extinction Drove Pulses of Fish Diversification
A research team has found new evidence that fish rapidly evolved in two phases following the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K/Pg) mass extinction that occurred 66 million years…
Biologists Reveal How Marine Fish Won An Evolutionary Lottery
Most marine fish, including tuna, belong to a group called acanthomorphs, which experienced an explosion of diversity after an asteroid crash 66 million years ago….
Researchers Discover Switchblade-Like Defensive System in Stonefish
In dark alleys of the Pacific and Indian oceans, new research shows some of the deadliest, armored fishes on the planet are packing switchblades in…
Scientists Make an Unexpected Discovery on a Volcanic Archipelago
While people tend to describe tropical oceanic islands as ‘paradises on Earth’ and associate them with calm beaches, transparent warm waters and marvellous landscapes, archipelagos…