More than 300 new species of freshwater fish were identified around the world by scientists last year, the third most in a year since 1758. ● Tampa Bay is facing one of its worst water shortages in ...

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Rainbow belly pipefish are captivating creatures. With their vibrant bodies, beautifully decorated sails, and graceful ...

Freshwater fish species have an uphill battle for survival, especially with a changing ecosystem. “So, we’re trying to see ...

Whether you’re an experienced aquarium keeper or a total novice, one of the first decisions about any freshwater setup will be about the types of aquarium fish you select. Thankfully, this list will ...

The most extensive global assessment of freshwater animals to date has revealed that a quarter of all freshwater animal species on the IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction. The study found ...

The Northern Pike (Esox lucius) belongs to the Kingdom Animalia. It is one of the largest freshwater predators found across ...

The largest freshwater fish in North America, which was once abundant in California’s major rivers and San Francisco Bay, has declined in numbers to a point that state officials will consider whether ...

Fish that live in rivers, ditches, and streams are better able to withstand warming water than fish in the sea. This is the ...

Parasites play a fundamental role in freshwater ecosystems, influencing the health and dynamics of fish populations. With the ...

More than 40% of extant large freshwater animals (megafauna), including carp, salmonids, crocodilians, turtles, beavers, and ...

Federal regulators designated two U.S. freshwater mussels as threatened on Wednesday, a further sign of trouble for native mollusks that help cleanse waters by filtering out pollutants as they feed.