This gives new meaning to the phrase, big fish. A massive 9-pound goldfish has been discovered in a South Carolina lake after officials were performing a routine water quality test, a report says.Ty … [Read more...] about Massive goldfish discovered in South Carolina lake: ‘This might be… Methuselah’
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Salmon deaths may be linked to dangerous chemical found in tires: experts
After years of extensive research and not understanding why coho salmon were dying after heavy rains, scientists believe it's linked to a chemical found in automotive tires.The study, published in … [Read more...] about Salmon deaths may be linked to dangerous chemical found in tires: experts
Nuclear bombs could give insight into whale sharks’ longevity, study says
Not much is known about whale sharks, despite them being the largest fish in the world. Experts are hoping to change that, including learning how long they can live, using a surprising method — Cold … [Read more...] about Nuclear bombs could give insight into whale sharks’ longevity, study says
Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into ‘fishtancing’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Montana may be the third-lowest state in terms of population density in the U.S., but it hasn't stopped its … [Read more...] about Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into ‘fishtancing’
Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into ‘fishtancing’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Montana may be the third-lowest state in terms of population density in the U.S., but it hasn't stopped its … [Read more...] about Montana Fish, Wildlife agency converts social distancing into ‘fishtancing’
Sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food, study shows
New research reveals that some sea turtles confuse the smell of plastic with the smell of food.A range of different marine creatures interact with the vast amount of plastic waste that ends up in the … [Read more...] about Sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food, study shows
New Hampshire man ‘shatters’ state record with massive trout: ‘Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy’
Now that’s a trout worth bragging about.A New Hampshire man “shattered” the state’s record after catching an enormous lake trout while ice fishing in West Stewartstown, officials said.The previous … [Read more...] about New Hampshire man ‘shatters’ state record with massive trout: ‘Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy’
Seabird-eating ‘monster’ crabs are chatty during sex
The giant coconut crab (Birgus latro) is the biggest terrestrial crab in the world. (Credit: The Africa Image Library/Alamy) Coconut crabs, Earth's biggest land crabs, are internet famous … [Read more...] about Seabird-eating ‘monster’ crabs are chatty during sex
Bizarre-looking fish could help solve world hunger
A bizarre-looking fish could be the key to helping solve the world's hunger issue, according to a new study.Known as the Monkeyface Prickleback (scientific name: Cebidichthys violaceus), the fish has … [Read more...] about Bizarre-looking fish could help solve world hunger
One-of-a-kind pink manta ray spotted swimming off Great Barrier Reef
A photographer has captured remarkable images of what is believed to be the only pink manta ray on Earth.Photographer Kristian Laine took the pictures while diving off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. … [Read more...] about One-of-a-kind pink manta ray spotted swimming off Great Barrier Reef