There’s a reason behind the saying “fish out water.” Fish don’t tend to do well if they’re not immersed in liquid. But ...

FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) – Although carnivorous fish have long been important in aquatic ecosystems, one invasive and aggressive predator has been documented to survive outside its natural environment ...

If you see it, kill it. An invasive fish species is harming the Mississippi ecosystem, and you can help stop it. Northern snakeheads (channa argus) are native to East Asia. They've been confirmed in ...

(NEXSTAR) – A new sighting of the so-called “Frankenfish” has prompted renewed warnings from wildlife officials that you shouldn’t just throw it back. While Frankenfish can conjure nightmarish images, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – A new sighting of the so-called ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) – Although ...

The barred mudskipper, scientifically called Periophthalmus argentilineatus, has more than just one oddity. Their eyes sit more on top than on the side of their heads, and despite having no lungs, ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of a year-long series commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Marine Biological Laboratory's affiliation with the University of Chicago. “Inelegant” is a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – A new sighting of the so-called ...

From time to time, curious tales of “fish rain” grab media attention: fish seemingly fall from the sky, far from any bodies ...

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