Scientists discover ancient fish species and they have a 10-year-old boy to thank
The fossil, Candelarhynchus padillai, is about 90 million years old and has no modern relatives, said Oksana Vernygora from the University of Alberta in Canada.
Feb 02, 2018, 18:14 PM IST
Fish containing omega-3 more effective in cancer prevention than flaxseeds
There are three types of Omega-3 fatty acids: a-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Jan 27, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
New population of 'walking fish' found in Tasmania
The habitat of this second colony of handfish is small within a radius of 20 metres because instead of swimming they walk on the seafloor.
Jan 24, 2018, 19:05 PM IST
Humans share fish genes that aid in repairing spinal cord
The fish specie can fully recover from a severed spinal cord without medication or other treatment. They can go from paralysis to full swimming behaviours in 10 to 12 weeks.
Jan 15, 2018, 19:12 PM IST
Eating fish every week boosts kids' IQ, says study
Increased fish consumption is associated with fewer disturbances of sleep.
Jan 02, 2018, 17:37 PM IST
Scientists discover new species of blind fish inside dark Meghalaya cave
The fish sample was collected from small stagnant pools, a few square meters in area and about 1-2 m in depth, about 1,600 feet from the main entrance of the cave.
Dec 28, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
The identity of the 'world's heaviest bony fish' has finally been clarified
As per the researchers, female Mola alexandrini specimen of 2,300 kilogram and 2.72 meter caught off the Japanese coast in 1996 as the heaviest bony fish ever recorded, and not, as originally thought, Mola mola ocean sunfish species.
Dec 06, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
This robot can 'spy' on fish, swim and communicate with them
Scientists have developed a new miniature robot that can swim with fish, communicate with them and make them change direction.
Nov 09, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Will ban retail sale of fishes by Lamanis in Goa: Vijai Sardesai
The Karnataka-origin Lamani community is into fish retail business and also in other coastal trades like selling tourist items etc, on the beach side.
Oct 03, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
Noise pollution makes fish vulnerable to predators: Study
As many as 450 fish were tested in shoals of four individuals each in an aquarium.
Sep 27, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Antidepressants found accumulating in fish brains
Researchers detected high concentrations of these drugs and their metabolised remnants in the brain tissue of 10 fish species found in the Niagara River.
Sep 04, 2017, 19:33 PM IST
Climate change may shrink fish size by 30 percent, says study
A new study has claimed that the size of the fish could be expected to reduce by 20 to 30 per cent as a result of rising ocean temperatures due to climate change across the globe.
Aug 22, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Hungry shark takes a huge leap out of water to catch fish, stuns fishing groups
The thrilling encounter was caught on camera shows a shark snatching away catches of the two groups in Cape Cod Bay. Coincidentally, they both happened the same day.
Aug 17, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
This VIDEO of shark being dragged mercilessly by high speed boat sparks social media stir!
The 11-second video clip shows the shark hitting the water and flipping around helplessly while being dragged behind a boat.
Jul 26, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Life after death? Footage of fish thrashing around even after being sliced in half goes viral! - Watch video
While the fish wasn't identified, a woman's voice in the video says that it's buri, Japanese for yellowtail tuna.
Jul 09, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
Hundreds of fish found dead in Ganga near UP temple town
The fish, which were found dead yesterday, may have died due to toxic industrial effluents in the river discharged by industries in upstream Uttarakhand, a police official said.
Jul 07, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
Fish are transitioning into transgenders because of contraceptive pill chemicals!
The chemicals causing these effects include ingredients in the contraceptive pill, by-products of cleaning agents, plastics and cosmetics.
Jul 03, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
Include lots of fruits and fish in your diet to reduce colorectal cancer risk
A new study has showed consuming lots of fruits and fish helps to prevent the risk of developing colorectal cancer by nearly 86 percent.
Jul 01, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
This is why you should include fish in your diet!
A new study has revealed that one should eat fish twice a week because it is good for health and also helps to relieve the symptoms of arthritis.
Jun 22, 2017, 00:16 AM IST
Hungry alligator feasts on big fish at Florida golf course
The video is believed to have been captured by golfers at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens when the massive creature took hold of the fish in between his jaws.
May 17, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
