The old idiom of being a fish out of water is never a positive thing. Instead, it paints a picture of being uncomfortable or ...

Despite widespread human impacts on wildlife diversity worldwide, many fish communities on the seafloor have maintained their ...

Museum ichthyologist Cristhian Conde-Saldaña uses evolutionary genetics to study freshwater fishes and document at-risk ...

Pelagic fishes include a diverse range of species that have evolved distinct physiological, behavioral and morphological traits for life in the open-water.

Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and ...

Feeding pet fish may look simple, but it is one of the most important tasks for keeping them healthy and active. Many new ...

Doesn’t the idea of swimming freely with dolphins in their natural habitat sound magical? Experiences like these would offer just more than stunning scenery; they dive straight into the heart. For ...

Researchers set out to Jambi, Sumatra, to learn more about the new species, Betta iaspis, which was was found in a single forest peat swamp less than 11.5 square miles and “adjacent to a huge ...

The flooded peat forest of Bangka Island. Photo: Josie South Why they’re at risk: These fish face rapid habitat destruction of the peat swamps for palm oil plantations and urbanization, a problem ...

The study, which saw 13 male Betta fish placed in five different habitats for 31 days, found that fish in the large tanks were more active and spent less time resting and displaying abnormal ...

At 28 years old, Vo Thanh Hai has built a successful business breeding betta fish - an exotic species prized for its vibrant colors and fierce temperament. Dubbed "Oriental jewelry" by enthusiasts, ...