Every angler wants to know the exact weight of the fish they catch, and a good scale eliminates the guesswork. Electronic scales are available at multiple price points, but the most expensive ones ...

Enamel is the substance human teeth are made from. These ganoid scales earned the fish the Cajun French name Le Poisson Arme' ‒ the armored fish. Biologist Solomon David specializes in studying gar.

This fish has legs — but they’re not just for walking. Scientists have found that the northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) uses its limbs both to stroll the ocean bottom and to taste the ...

Oct. 18, 2024 — A new study has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different parts of the ocean) is a key influence for fish abundance across the ...

Rumour has it that the secret in the shimmer of, not just our favourite lipstick but makeup as well, comes from none other than fish scales. Smells a little fishy, but is it true? Pucker up and ...

Smoking fish is as old as fishing itself. Some techniques, and of course equipment, have evolved since our ancestors first tied a line to a stick, but some universal truths remain as relevant as ever.

Unlike the oil-rich species that are best eaten as fresh as possible, white fish can be stored for a little longer. Many white fish (cod, haddock, plaice and other flatfish) are gutted and placed ...

This diversity is often given short shrift in food system policies, which tend to group aquatic foods under the banner of ‘seafood’ or ‘fish ... The small-scale actors that lie at ...

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages ...

Sea robins have “the body of a fish, the wings of a bird and multiple legs like a crab” Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Some species of sea robins, such as Prionotus carolinus, use their leg ...

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