Fish stranded on shore often look helpless, all flops and wriggles. But that clumsy scramble may follow a surprisingly ...

There is a long-standing tension between aquarium hobbyists and marine biologists over how to interpret fish behavior.

Modern walking fish share the same simple gait, offering new clues about how ancient vertebrates first moved from water onto ...

Researchers have developed a fish-like robot that shows how some species of modern fish are able to walk on land, and could help unravel how early vertebrates evolved similar abilities hundreds of ...

When you think about human evolution, there’s a good chance you’re imagining chimpanzees exploring ancient forests or early humans daubing woolly mammoths on to cave walls. But we humans, along with ...

Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings A Red Sea goatfish (Parupeneus forsskali) is followed by two bluestreak ...

Many fish species evolved parts of their fins into sharp, spiny, needle-like elements -- called fin spines -- that function to protect the fish against predators. Such spines have evolved ...

Eating fish and shellfish, either fresh or frozen, can be an excellent addition to a healthy diet. When preparing fish at home, it’s important to know how to store fish properly and safely before ...