Behavior
Cookiecutter sharks chomp on everything, everywhere
From deep-sea crabs to large apex predators near the surface, nothing seems to escape the sharp jaws of cookiecutter sharks.
Tag: fish
Toxicology
Girl Power? How Birth Control Is Changing Our Waters
Fish populations are becoming more and more female dominated. Read on to see how this phenomenon is linked to us.
Ecology
We Finally Know Why Some Fish are Warm-Blooded
On average Tuna, Great White Sharks, and other warm-blooded fish swim faster than their cold-blooded counterparts
Behavior
Fish Outta Water
Did you know, some fish can live in both water and land habitats? These amphibious fish are smarter than they…
Plastic
Incidental Ingestion: Do fishes intentionally swallow microplastics?
Microplastics in our oceans are a growing problem, but how do fishes investigate and interact with these particles?
Aquaculture
Want to raise healthy fish? Try adding garlic.
A familiar, stinky vegetable may have an unexpected role in helping expand aquaculture.
Biology
Moray Eel’s Eerie Jaws Provide Unique Advantage
Most fish have a second set of jaws deep inside their throat that helps them process food. While these jaws…
Behavior
To communicate with members of its own species, flashlight fish uses a special type of morse code
Below a flashlight fish’s eyes is an organ that provides the ideal conditions for a special partnership. Bioluminescent bacteria live…
Ecology
Damselfish farmers domesticated mysid shrimp
Farming and animal domestication are trademarks of establishing stable human civilizations. But we are not the only species to develop…
Biological oceanography Biology Ecology Fisheries Plastic Pollution
Plastics and Colors and Fish, Oh My!
Have you ever wondered what happens to the garbage that ends up in the ocean? Or about what just might…
Human impacts
Ocean Noise Pollution Changes How Fish Grow
The noise we make pollutes natural soundscapes and can impede how animals communicate, move, and behave. Researchers now have evidence…
Neurobiology
Counterintuitive? Fish make more brain cells in water rich with carbon dioxide
Fish continuously make new neurons in their brain. Ocean acidification is harmful for marine life, but can it help fish…
Behavior
Fat Burning Mode: How one fish survives out of water
Water and air are very different environments. How can a fish with a body built for the water spend time…
Climate Change
Catch prey while the sun shines – Herring grow bigger when they can see their food
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a sea creature in possession of a home in higher latitudes (further from…
Developmental Biology
Development of some baby fish may not be harmed by climate change
Climate change is making our oceans warmer and more acidic. These changes are bad for many fish larvae, which may…
Conservation
Ensuring that coral reefs sound like home
What does a coral reef sound like? The answer is more important than you might think. By playing the sounds…
Human impacts
Larval fish foraging grounds inundated by plastic pollution
If the adage "you are what you eat" holds true, we may be in some big trouble. A recent study…
Methodology
Sea-sick – Examining ocean diseases through literature
From coral bleaching to sea star wasting disease, stories of an unhealthy ocean have been all over the news. But…
Genetics Sharkbites Saturday
Are you feeding your pet endangered sharks?
Did you know there could be shark in your dog or cat’s food? Did you know they could also be…
Neurobiology
Bold Fish, Shy Fish: What’s in Their Brains?
Much like people, some fish individuals are adventurous, while others are more cautious. Do differences in the brain function hold…
