Thousands of fish species are facing "catastrophic" decline — threatening the health, food security and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world. New research shows that ...

After Hurricane Ian inundated Sanibel with saltwater, its freshwater lakes and the wildlife relying on them are having difficulty bouncing back. Carolyn and Thomas Braden bought a home on Sanibel ...

Over 3,200 freshwater fish species have been recorded in Africa, with 28 new freshwater fish species described in 2024 alone. Africa has the world's highest per capita catch of freshwater fish: 2.56 ...

The world has seven continents, but do you know the largest freshwater fish in each? These creatures show the incredible diversity of Earth's inland waters. Let's get amazed as we look at these ...

If you’re thinking of setting up an aquarium in your home, you may be wondering what kind of fish you’d like to have in your tank. Freshwater fish are a popular option since it can be easier for ...

Climate change is rapidly altering freshwater ecosystems — raising temperatures, altering flood pulses and oxygen levels — and driving complex, region-specific changes in how fish grow, migrate and ...

Scientists have overturned a long-standing belief about freshwater fish origins. The discovery affects otophysans, Earth’s largest freshwater fish group. These fish dominate rivers, lakes and streams ...