MBARI scientists filmed a rare barreleye fish off Monterey Canyon in 4K, only the 11th time the transparent-headed species has ever been observed. How the barreleye uses its eyes Barreleyes are small fish of the deep ocean: they usually grow to about…
Despite the limitations of food, water temperature and space, some huge fish can be found in the freshwater systems of the world, and finned giants swim in rivers such as the Mekong in Southeast Asia and Amazon in South America.
CHESAPEAKE BAY - Striped bass reproduction in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay showed signs of improvement this year but remained below average for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The department’s annual juvenile striped bass survey recorded…
Home » Science » Giant Crayfish Sparks Scientific Inquiry into Growth Limits of North American Species Although Crawzilla didn’t claim the top spot on the list, it still ranked among the largest specimens identified, and Bloomer was proud of its unique status…
They might be called Big Sandy – but these little crustaceans are anything but big. A clip shared to Instagram and Facebook has left viewers in awe of the tiny, translucent baby crayfish. The footage shows a biologist handling and measuring…
Deep in the winding forest streams of the Brazilian Amazon, researchers recently discovered a new species of fish that lives only in those freshwater streams. But immediately following the discovery, the research team also called for the fish to be…
Have you ever imagined stepping outside and seeing fish falling from the sky? That is exactly what residents of Marksville, Louisiana, reportedly witnessed on 23 October 1947, in an extraordinary incident later documented by a freshwater fish expert. (Also read: A hole…
Drew is a college professor and freelance writer who graduated from the University of Virginia. His travels have taken him to 25 countries and 44 states, where he has enjoyed learning about wildlife in a wide range of environments. In addition to…
This Belted Kingfisher was just doing what it had to do to eat some dinner. Fortunately for us, there was a camera there to get it all on tape. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Nature is Metal” before, right? It’s…
It is not just humans that know how to fish, but man’s best friend as well at show in a video going viral online. In this video, watch as a dog runs wild in a nearby stream in pursuit of…
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