University of Victoria (UVic) biologists have discovered that even closely related fish species make unique and distinctive ...

A small fossil reveals that the largest freshwater fish, Otophysans, emerged in the sea, not in rivers, changing the ...

They say two heads are better than one. But in the world of fish, it appears two fins are better than one. Researchers have produced a theoretical model that demonstrates the underlying mechanisms ...

SolidWorks models of the fish tank and measurement system. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire are studying water flow in fish tanks to improve aquaponic systems. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

A study reveals how seabream change sex and why some males invest more sperm, rewriting the hidden biology of these fish.

A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans. Until now, its rareness and complexity made it difficult to study this congenital ...

Researchers have described how fish larvae rely on species-specific combinations of vision and movement to detect and capture prey. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

A school of American shad may function as a giant ear that enables the fish to hear the ultrasonic clicks of hunting dolphins. Experiments suggest the hearing of individual shad isn’t sensitive enough ...

The Mishing tribe of Assam is known for its traditional knowledge of fishing, but some are innovative enough to yield results from a fusion of common se ...

Two fish swimming at short distances interact via vortex flow and synchronize their tailbeat, resulting in a significant reduction of energy consumption. Researchers from Tohoku University have ...