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Emperor cichlids, large fish native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, don't like being stared at, especially if someone's gaze is directed at their offspring. Those are the findings of a new study ...

Reaching over 30 feet long, the mysterious giant oarfish is the real-life "sea serpent" behind centuries of myths and legends ...

Parasites play a fundamental role in freshwater ecosystems, influencing the health and dynamics of fish populations. With the ...

A local angler has set a new catch-and-release state record for Westslope cutthroat trout at Lake Pend Oreille.

Rainbow belly pipefish are captivating creatures. With their vibrant bodies, beautifully decorated sails, and graceful swimming, it’s no wonder they were once highly sought after for aquariums. Now, ...

During the winters of 2024 and 2025, widespread "spinning fish" events swept through the Florida Keys, impacting more than 80 ...

More than 300 new species of freshwater fish were identified around the world by scientists last year, the third most in a year since 1758. ● Tampa Bay is facing one of its worst water shortages in ...

It's the smallest winner to date, the first freshwater fish to take out the title, and so obscure it was only discovered in 1998.

Imagine a wild, feral goldfish surviving in a habitat it was never meant to enter. In Canadian waters, such creatures are not ...

If you’re planning to camp, Topsail Hill Preserve offers some of the nicest camping facilities in the Florida state park system. The campground features full-facility campsites with water and electric ...