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Fish more tolerant than expected to low oxygen events

November 29, 2019 By

Fish may be more tolerant than previously thought to periods of low oxygen in the oceans, new research shows. Marine Biology News -- … [Read more...]

Fish size affects Snake River salmon returns more than route through dams

November 27, 2019 By

The survival and eventual return of juvenile Snake River salmon and steelhead to spawning streams as adults depends more on their size than the way … [Read more...]

Fish in California estuaries are evolving as climate change alters their habitat

November 23, 2019 By

The threespine stickleback, a small fish found throughout the coastal areas of the Northern Hemisphere, is famously variable in appearance from one … [Read more...]

Prey-size plastics are invading larval fish nurseries

November 12, 2019 By

Researchers revealed that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are ingesting plastics in their preferred nursery habitat. Marine … [Read more...]

Finding Nemo’s cousins: Meet the little fish that can see UV light

November 11, 2019 By

New research reveals anemonefish can see UV light and may use it as a secret channel find their friends and food, while evading predators. Marine … [Read more...]

Millions of seabirds rely on discarded fish

November 11, 2019 By

Millions of scavenging seabirds survive on fish discarded by North Sea fishing vessels, new research shows. Marine Biology News -- … [Read more...]

Theory explains biological reasons that force fish to move poleward

October 29, 2019 By

The Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory explains the biological reasons that force fish, particularly larger or older ones, to move poleward when the waters … [Read more...]

Blind as a Bat Fish

October 28, 2019 By

By Jill Heinerth Dive masks can have corrective lenses inserted – it’s always nice to be able to read your gauges!. Photo: Jill Heinerth If you … [Read more...]

Fish pass ‘hot genes’ onto their grandchildren

October 28, 2019 By

Fish that are able to survive and adjust to warming waters may pass heat-tolerant genes not just onto their children, but their grandchildren … [Read more...]

Predators and hidey-holes are good for reef fish populations

October 15, 2019 By

New research highlights two factors that play a critical role in supporting reef fish populations and - ultimately - creating conditions that are more … [Read more...]