Exploring groundbreaking nanotechnology for the impending freshwater crisis. By 2025, two-thirds of the global population may ...

They completely alter their physical appearance, developing flaps on their mantels, which they use as lures to attract fish. When a passing fish sees the wriggling mantel extension, they mistake it ...

Research links hatchery type with the gill microbiome of Atlantic salmon United Kingdom, August 24th, 2024 | The study suggests that optimizing the gill microbiome during the freshwater rearing phase ...

In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego ...

Learn how to unhook fish properly using pliers, barbless hooks, and other tips to reduce harm and help fish survive after release.

Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

America’s diverse freshwater ecosystems are home to an astonishing variety of fish species. From the crystal-clear streams of the Appalachians to the mighty Mississippi River and the pristine lakes of ...

The offspring of the freshwater pearl mussel live parasitically on the gills of brown trout for several months. This dependence on a single fish species is one of the reasons why the mussel is ...

Giant freshwater stingray. Image via Openverse. Giant freshwater stingrays possess remarkable adaptations that have allowed them to thrive in riverine environments for millions of years. Their ...

Paling, J.E. (1968) A Method of Estimating the Relative Volumes of Water Flowing over the Different Gills of a Freshwater Fish. Journal of Experimental Biology, 48, 533-544.

Filleting a walleye is just the start! Learn how to maximize your catch by saving walleye cheeks and wings, plus get easy cooking tips for these delicious cuts.

Discover how the button industry contributed to their decline, leaving these vital species critically endangered today.