Fish
These 'Elvis Worms' Shimmer and Sparkle—and Fight Rough
New research describes four species of iridescent deep-sea creatures that sparkle like bedazzled Elvis Presley jumpsuits
Why These Ancient Scottish Seafarers Didn't Snack on Fish
New research suggests fish, which are widely celebrated in Pictish lore, were simply too special to eat
200-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures Squid Viciously Entangled With Its Prey
The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack
Norway Lobsters Crush Ocean Plastic Into Even Smaller Pieces—and That's Bad
The crustaceans' guts pulverize plastics into tiny bits that can be consumed by even smaller creatures at the base of the ocean food chain
With Boats Stuck in Harbor Because of COVID-19, Will Fish Bounce Back?
The pandemic has left many unable to leave harbor, creating a window for fishing grounds to recover from years of overfishing
In Ancient Florida, the Calusa Built an Empire Out of Shells and Fish
New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society
Traditional Japanese Fish Art Could Be a Boon for Conservation
"Gyotaku," or the art of pressing ink-dipped fish onto paper, represents a wealth of scientifically accurate data on Japan's marine life
Fossilized Fish Bones in the Sahara Desert Show How Diets Changed With the Climate
Thousands of years ago, hunter-gatherers in the “green Sahara” ate mostly catfish and tilapia
Nine Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You have to be in the right place at the right time to see these awe-inspiring events
Fourteen Fun Facts About Love and Sex in the Animal Kingdom
Out in the wild, flowers and candy just aren’t gonna cut it
Albatrosses Outfitted With GPS Trackers Detect Illegal Fishing Vessels
By utilizing the majestic birds to monitor huge swaths of the sea, law enforcement and conservationists could keep better tabs on illicit activities
Australian Bushfires Reveal Hidden Sections of Ancient Aquaculture System
The eel-farming system of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
The Chinese Paddlefish, Which Lived for 200 Million Years, Is Now Extinct
New research concludes the freshwater species likely disappeared between 2005 and 2010 due to human activity
Scientists Velcroed 3-D Glasses to Cuttlefish to Study Their Depth Perception
The results of the eye-popping study suggest cuttlefish see the world in surprisingly human ways
Acidifying Oceans Could Corrode the Tooth-Like Scales on Shark Skin
A laboratory experiment hints at another sobering consequence of acid-heavy ocean waters on marine life
Ancient Roman Fish Sauce Factory Unearthed in Israel
The site produced the incredibly popular fish gut-based condiment garum—a process so stinky it had to take place far from town
How Studying Bioluminescent Creatures Is Transforming Medical Science
The natural light of insects and sea creatures can help doctors illuminate H.I.V. and even kill cancer cells
One Way to Lure Fish Back to Damaged Reefs? Play the Sounds of Living Coral
The find is fascinating, but can’t save these marine ecosystems by itself
Why the World Needs Bloodsucking Creatures
The ecological benefits of animals like leeches, ticks and vampire bats are the focus of a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum
The Paris Aquarium Is Giving Unwanted Goldfish a Second Chance
The sanctuary is home to 1,000 fish and counting
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