Tag: fish

World’s Deepest Fish Discovered Over 27,000 Feet Below Sea Level, See How It Looks

Scientists from Australia and Japan have broken a new record after filming and catching the world’s deepest fish at just over an astonishing 27,000 feet (8.3 kilometers) below sea level. Teams from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have spent over 15 years researching deep snailfish….


Millions of Rotting Fish to Be Removed From Australian River

CANBERRA, Australia—Contractors are being hired to remove millions of rotting fish from a river in the Australian Outback after a unprecedented die-off following floods and hot weather, police said on Monday. The fish started dying in the Darling River near the New South Wales town of Menindee on Friday. Officials say the die-off likely occurred…


Politicians Call for Action on Mass Fish Deaths in Australia’s New South Wales

Politicians are calling for the urgent removal of the millions of dead fish that are clogging the waterways of the lower Darling-Baaka River near Menindee, in the far west of New South Wales (NSW). The NSW Department of Planning and Environment said in a statement on Saturday it will continue to monitor the situation closely…


PHOTOS: Bird Photographer Captures Bald Eagles Hunting Fish From Alaskan Seas

For a British-born bird photographer living in Alaska, the trifecta of ideal wind, sun, and tide conditions came together on one magical day. The result was a dynamic photo of a bald eagle with a six-foot wing span snatching its dinner from the surface of the sea, with composition so perfect it rivals a painting….


Cold-Water Fish Improves Cognitive Function, Helps Build a Healthy Brain

New evidence suggests that eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids is effective in protecting brain health and enhancing cognitive performance in midlife. Cold-Water Fish Are Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids The American Heart Association stated that people should consume at least two servings of cold-water fish per week. Cold-water fish is…


Angler Reels in Monster Muskie From Minnesota Lake, Garners State Record—And Has the Photos to Prove It

A Minnesota angler has garnered a certified state record after catching a monster muskellunge, which was promptly released back into the water, at Mille Lacs Lake. Back in June, Eric Bakke of Princeton was fishing on the large but shallow lake near where Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing Counties intersect when he hooked and…


Idaho Mom of 2 Reels In ‘Monster’ Trout on Family Fishing Trip, Breaks State Record

A mom of two has hooked a state record-breaking catch while out fishing with her husband and kids on an Idaho lake. The humungous fish beat the prior record catch by a whopping six inches. On Oct. 4, Hailey Thomas of Rigby, Idaho, went fishing with her family on Henrys Lake, a blue-ribbon trout fishing hotspot. The…


Sharks Are the Answer for Fish Looking for a Scratch

Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…


Where Do Fish Go for Scratch Relief? Their Predators

Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…


How Fish Depend on Sharks For Scratch Relief

Marine biologists have discovered that when fish are faced with the dilemma of developing an itch offshore in the open ocean, yet with no hands, plants, or animals to help them scratch it, they have a curious solution of seeking out their predators—sharks. Viewing thousands of hours of video footage, Australian marine ecologist Chris Thompson…