Lake Victoria’s aquaculture industry holds promise for improving food security and livelihoods in east Africa.

Perhaps you were also unaware that shrimp were on the menu of options for possible pets. I have gone from a shrimp-as-pets agnostic to a full blown evangelist. These are the perfect pets, and I will ...

Long ago, some saltwater fish adapted to freshwater — and in doing so, developed an extraordinary sense of hearing rivaling our own. By examining a 67-million-year-old fossil, researchers from UC ...

One of the most majestic freshwater fish, Arowanas are known for their long, sleek bodies and graceful swimming style. They have dragon-like appearance, and so they are also commonly called dragon ...

One of the most popular choices for beginner aquarium owners are Guppies. These are small, brightly coloured fish with elegant tails. They’re also peaceful and easy to breed. Guppies thrive in tanks ...

An artist’s reconstruction of the Weberian apparatus in a 67 million-year-old fossil fish. The Weberian structure (gold-colored bones at center) arose from a rib (shown in gray attached to several ...

This fishing trip turned into an aquarium adventure when I caught real freshwater sharks! Each one was carefully handled and prepared for a new life in the tank—an incredible mix of thrill and care.

Twenty-seven specimens of cardinal tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi, 33 rosy tetra Hyphessobrycon copelandi (Characidae), 28 marbled hatchetfish Carnegiella strigata, 26 blackwing hatchetfish Carnegiella ...

Keeping an aquarium at home adds beauty and a sense of calm, while also being a rewarding hobby. It is also an aesthetically pleasing view. However, with animals and pets comes responsibility and ...