A recent study showed the molecular pathways that zebrafish use to lighten themselves and darken themselves for animal ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Native to Southeast Asia, a tiny freshwater fish packs a ...

The black dwarfgoby was discovered in the coral reefs of the McLaren Fjord, of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. McLaren Fjord of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. Drone photo by MV Erdmann. A trio of international ...

Even as their numbers decline, the habit of tiny fish such as sardines to form into tightly packed "bait balls" keeps them super easy to catch, which puts them at risk of collapse and means active ...

A friendly international debate over the world's smallest fish has turned into a biology lesson on why it pays to be tiny. Two ichthyologists - one in Seattle and the other in Switzerland - recently ...

A remarkable new fish, Priocharax rex, has been discovered in Colombia's Amazon. This tiny species, measuring just 0.8 inches, is the largest of its genus and boasts a unique, wing-like skin flap ...

In Maryland’s creeks and streams, a quiet revolution is reshaping freshwater fishing. While many anglers chase trophy bass, microfishing Maryland—targeting small-bodied fish like minnows and ...

This 2024 photo released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows a Fish Lake Valley tui chub. (Nathan Hurner/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal protections could soon ...