Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is best known as the neurotoxin of the puffer fish, though it also appears in a range of other marine species. You might remember it from an episode of The Simpsons involving a ...

Aquariums have become a big trend lately. More people are buying small fish and setting up tiny tanks at home because they look cute, peaceful, and are genuinely relaxing after a long day. But there’s ...

A stranded puffer fish approaches a diver in distress, leading to an unexpected underwater rescue as the diver steps in to help the tiny creature survive. This is why you're wrong about the Supreme ...

Fish can suffocate and die from oxygen deprivation, even when surrounded by water. This occurs when dissolved oxygen levels are too low due to pollution, heat, or other environmental factors, or if ...

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At first glance, the leopard puffer fish looks like a harmless, spotted wonder of the water. But hidden behind that patterned skin is a creature full of surprises. From its quirky behavior to its ...

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The bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi) is one of three new deep-sea species described. 2019 MBARI When you think of deep-sea fish, chances are you imagine sharp-toothed, foreboding-looking ...

Fish make hanging motionless in the water column look effortless, and scientists had long assumed hovering was a type of rest. Now, a new study reveals that fish use nearly twice as much energy when ...

Pufferfish can be served for human consumption as a delicacy called fugu. It is especially popular in Japan, but you may also see it available in other countries, including Korea, China, Singapore, ...

The pufferfish caught in a net in this fascinating YouTube clip gives a perfect demonstration of how they ‘puff’ their bodies up. One moment it looks like a regular fish, and the next it resembles a ...