Marine biologists have found evidence of a previously unobserved deep-sea migration route more than 4,500 feet beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, according to a new paper. Continue reading Scientists Find Evidence of Deep-Sea Fish Migration Route
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Some Deep-Sea Fish Can See Color in Near Total Darkness
A newly discovered visual system in deep-sea fish could allow them to discern predators from prey in the low-light conditions found at the bottom of the ocean, new research suggests. Continue reading Some Deep-Sea Fish Can See Color in Near Total Darkness
FDA Lifts Import Ban on Genetically Modified Salmon That Reach Market Twice as Fast
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that it is lifting an import ban that prevented a brand of genetically modified salmon—dubbed “Frankenfish” by some—from reaching U.S. shopping selves, CNN reported. Continue reading FDA Lifts Import Ban on Genetically Modified Salmon That Reach Market Twice as Fast
MEDITERRANEAN DIET NAMED THE BEST FOR 2019
Do you love fish, veggies, whole-grain breads and olive oil? Then we’ve got great news. Continue reading MEDITERRANEAN DIET NAMED THE BEST FOR 2019
First-Ever Footage of Anglerfish Mating
Deep sea anglerfish look like some kind of tragic holdover from the Precambrian Era, with their large head, dead eyes, fang-like teeth, and glowing “fishing rod” that extends from their dorsal fin. Scientists had never actually seen these creatures mate in the wild, but sadly, that’s no longer case. It is with our deepest regrets that we present to you the very first footage of anglerfish boning. Continue reading First-Ever Footage of Anglerfish Mating
These Fish Can Turn Their Eyes Into Flashlights
At slightly less than two inches long, triplefin fish don’t seem like much of a threat. But as new research shows, these aquatic carnivores have a rare organ that turns their eyes into veritable flashlights—an ability they can switch on when needed.
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