Microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans is a growing problem, and most studies of the…
Browsing: Fish
Fish are a diverse group of aquatic vertebrates that inhabit nearly every body of water on Earth, from high mountain streams to the deepest ocean trenches. They range from tiny, translucent species to massive predators like sharks and tuna, and they play vital roles in ecosystems as both predators and prey. Fish are also a key focus in fields like evolutionary biology, marine ecology, and environmental science, offering insights into everything from climate change impacts on ocean life to the origins of vertebrate development. Their biology, behavior, and interactions with changing environments continue to be active areas of scientific research.
Double-Checking the Science on the Effects of Ocean Acidification Sometimes it helps to check the…
Researchers find familiar species pave the way for coral regrowth. In contrast to most other…
The beloved anemone fish popularized by the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory” don’t have…
New research shows that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are surrounded by…
The fish made famous in Finding Nemo can see ultraviolet (UV) light and may use…
According to a new study published yesterday (November 4, 2019) in the Proceedings of the…
Scientists gain understanding of mechanisms that determine growth patterns of tiny hair cells within the…
Piranha fish swap old teeth for new ones simultaneously Piranha fish have a powerful bite.…
It doesn’t take that much fish for young children to reap big health benefits. Even…
Anesthetics may alter coloration in certain fish species, influencing the traits researchers are trying to…
A new study shows that aquarium hobbyists can play an important role in freshwater fish…
Upcoming presentation to provide updates on VITAL clinical trial showing mixed results of how vitamin…
Researchers have outlined how fishing and farming policies could be created to protect employment opportunities…
In New Paper Published in Science Robotics, UVA Engineering-Led Team Unveils “Tunabot,” the First Robotic…
Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that help organisms thrive in diverse habitats.…
A research team has found new evidence that fish rapidly evolved in two phases following…
Most marine fish, including tuna, belong to a group called acanthomorphs, which experienced an explosion…