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This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

For the rockhead poacher, the noises are all in its head.  The fish is a pint-size, unassuming inhabitant of nearshore shallows, but it has a conspicuous divot in the top of its skull that appears to work like a drum.

This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses

On a Bahamian island, in a landlocked lagoon, the planet’s densest collection of seahorses is offering scientists new insights into the secret lives of one of the world’s most mysterious fish.

Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses

Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?

The prevalent myth that goldfish only have a three-second memory does goldfish a great disservice, says Ellen Husain . In fact, goldfish can retain memories for at least three months, can be trained, and can also tell the time.

Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?

Some Antarctic fish arrange their nests into odd shapes

Scientists found nests organized into curves, clusters and ovals on the Antarctic seabed. Such groupings may protect the fish eggs from predators.

Some Antarctic fish arrange their nests into odd shapes

Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade

Young Atlantic salmon have been seen in three rivers in north-west England for the first time since 2015, marking a “significant environmental turnaround”.

Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade

Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas

Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.

Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas

How Indigenous nations from the Klamath to the Okanagan brought the salmon home

Welcoming Home the Salmon: The Klamath River begins in southern Oregon, winds through Northern California and empties into the Pacific, a watershed the Yurok people have lived along since time immemorial.

How Indigenous nations from the Klamath to the Okanagan brought the salmon home

How male seahorses tap into their mothering side

If there were to be a “best dad” award in the animal kingdom, seahorses would be a shoe-in. That’s because males, not females, of these peculiar fish carry their young to term.

How male seahorses tap into their mothering side

Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches

Faroese firm Bakkafrost wants to ban campaigner Don Staniford from going within 15 metres of its fish farms

Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches

This ‘ghost shark’ has teeth on its forehead

Spotted ratfish, or “ghost sharks,” have forehead teeth that help them grasp onto mates. It’s the first time teeth have been found outside of a mouth.

This ‘ghost shark’ has teeth on its forehead

Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'

"This is a nearly extinct species, but it's making a comeback."

Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'

A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb

Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that is notoriously destructive to seafloor ecosystems. Now there’s growing evidence that it might unleash planet-warming carbon

A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb

Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery

Under the cover of darkness, thousands of tiny bumblebee catfish were caught orange finned by police, wriggling their way up a waterfall in Brazil.

Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery

Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses

Exclusive: Charity says footage shows fish being struck repeatedly and at least one child taking part in killing fish.

Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses

How this ‘Megalodon’ goldfish got so huge

Goldfish possess genetic traits that allow them to swell up to four pounds—the size of a Chihuahua. Experts say that's why you shouldn't release them into the wild.

How this ‘Megalodon’ goldfish got so huge

Overfishing Threatens More Than Ocean Life. It’s Also Fueling Emissions

In the search for winning climate solutions, the world’s oceans are an undisputed powerhouse. Oceans absorb around 31 percent of our carbon dioxide emissions , and hold 60 times more carbon than the atmosphere.

Overfishing Threatens More Than Ocean Life. It’s Also Fueling Emissions
This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

For the rockhead poacher, the noises are all in its head.  The fish is a pint-size, unassuming inhabitant of nearshore shallows, but it has a conspicuous divot in the top of its skull that appears to work like a drum.

Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses

Revealing the hidden kingdom of seahorses

On a Bahamian island, in a landlocked lagoon, the planet’s densest collection of seahorses is offering scientists new insights into the secret lives of one of the world’s most mysterious fish.

Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?

Do goldfish really only have a 3 second memory?

The prevalent myth that goldfish only have a three-second memory does goldfish a great disservice, says Ellen Husain . In fact, goldfish can retain memories for at least three months, can be trained, and can also tell the time.

Some Antarctic fish arrange their nests into odd shapes

Some Antarctic fish arrange their nests into odd shapes

Scientists found nests organized into curves, clusters and ovals on the Antarctic seabed. Such groupings may protect the fish eggs from predators.

Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade

Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade

Young Atlantic salmon have been seen in three rivers in north-west England for the first time since 2015, marking a “significant environmental turnaround”.

Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas

Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas

Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.

How Indigenous nations from the Klamath to the Okanagan brought the salmon home

How Indigenous nations from the Klamath to the Okanagan brought the salmon home

Welcoming Home the Salmon: The Klamath River begins in southern Oregon, winds through Northern California and empties into the Pacific, a watershed the Yurok people have lived along since time immemorial.

How male seahorses tap into their mothering side

How male seahorses tap into their mothering side

If there were to be a “best dad” award in the animal kingdom, seahorses would be a shoe-in. That’s because males, not females, of these peculiar fish carry their young to term.

Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches

Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches

Faroese firm Bakkafrost wants to ban campaigner Don Staniford from going within 15 metres of its fish farms

This ‘ghost shark’ has teeth on its forehead

This ‘ghost shark’ has teeth on its forehead

Spotted ratfish, or “ghost sharks,” have forehead teeth that help them grasp onto mates. It’s the first time teeth have been found outside of a mouth.

Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'

Officials discover 'one of the rarest fish in America' thriving in secret creek for first time in a decade: 'It has the will to survive'

"This is a nearly extinct species, but it's making a comeback."

A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb

A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb

Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that is notoriously destructive to seafloor ecosystems. Now there’s growing evidence that it might unleash planet-warming carbon

Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery

Swarms of Tiny Catfish Seen Climbing Waterfalls in Surprise Discovery

Under the cover of darkness, thousands of tiny bumblebee catfish were caught orange finned by police, wriggling their way up a waterfall in Brazil.

Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses

Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses

Exclusive: Charity says footage shows fish being struck repeatedly and at least one child taking part in killing fish.

How this ‘Megalodon’ goldfish got so huge

How this ‘Megalodon’ goldfish got so huge

Goldfish possess genetic traits that allow them to swell up to four pounds—the size of a Chihuahua. Experts say that's why you shouldn't release them into the wild.

Overfishing Threatens More Than Ocean Life. It’s Also Fueling Emissions

Overfishing Threatens More Than Ocean Life. It’s Also Fueling Emissions

In the search for winning climate solutions, the world’s oceans are an undisputed powerhouse. Oceans absorb around 31 percent of our carbon dioxide emissions , and hold 60 times more carbon than the atmosphere.

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