A small fossil reveals that the largest freshwater fish, Otophysans, emerged in the sea, not in rivers, changing the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fish dishes are popular all across the globe. Saltwater fish offer bolder flavors and higher omega-3s, while freshwater fish are milder and often cheaper. Both provide quality protein but vary in ...

A woman selling fish in a market in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. From Ancient Egypt to the Zhou Dynasty to first century Palestine, fish have symbolized wealth and abundance, demonstrating the ancient ...

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 ...

Southeast Asia’s Mekong River is one of the world’s most diverse and productive freshwater ecosystems, home to more than ...

Migratory freshwater fish are among the most threatened animals on the planet, a new report by a coalition of environmental organizations shows. The global assessment, described as the first of its ...

Thirty years ago, Heinz Machacek found data from fishing record books to be incomplete, so he decided to start his own. The result is a website and searchable database called “The World Records ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say freshwater fish have high levels of “forever chemicals.” Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Researchers say freshwater fish caught in the United States have higher levels of ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...