Fish

UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing

A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.

An aerial view shows a plantation field in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover amid the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), near Centro Novo, state of Maranhao, Brazil, November 13, 2025.
Oarfish, also called 'Doomsday fish'.

Twin giant 'Doomsday fish' found along a Mexican beach, startling tourists

Sushi at Sushi Bayit Vegan.

Sushi Bayit Vegan, Har Homa: Mehadrin sushi spot with cooked fish options - review

Nile Perch Chraime.

Every community and its fish: The complete guide to spicy fish stews


The benefits of a rocky shore

The benefits of rocky seashores, which are abundant in the northern part of Israel, go way beyond a pleasant swim at the beach.

 A rocky shore.

Agriculture Ministry intercepts smuggling attempts of frozen fish, seafood and eggs

The smuggling operation involved transferring the goods from Gaza to the West Bank, followed by swapping trucks that have Israeli license plates for partial entry into Israel.

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This fish has no cerebral cortex in its brain, but it acts like it does - study

The tropical archerfish (also known as spinner fish) have no cerebral cortex, but to the surprise of University of Haifa researchers, this species shows prosocial behavior towards their “friends.”

 The archerfish (illustrative).

World's rarest mammal faces imminent extinction - only 10 remain

The vaquita, an extremely rare whale species found only in Mexico, is on the verge of extinction.


From the ocean's depths: Terrifying creature resembling human jaw and teeth

This fisherman frequently encounters rare marine creatures resembling cartoon characters or horror films.


Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban

Japan said criticism from Russia and China was unsupported by scientific evidence and pollution levels in the water will be below those considered safe for drinking under WHO standards.

 Tsukiji Fish market.

Do fish-oil supplements really help heart health? - study

Fish oil supplements claim to help improve heart health but a new study shows those claims may not be backed up by science.

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Oklahoma boy discovers fish with 'human-like' teeth

Charlie Clinton, 11, was reportedly fishing in an Oklahoma City neighborhood pond when he caught a pacu, which is an invasive fish linked closely to piranhas.

 Fish feeding on a dying D. setosum urchin in the Mediterranean Sea

Tzidkiyahu: Great fish, not just for the Nine Days - review

I’ve written before about Tzidkiyahu, which I continue to believe is one of the best value-for-money restaurants in Jerusalem.

 Tzidkiyahu

Tiny fish buck sociological trend with large group cooperation - study

These little fish have surprised scientists when faced with the so-called “volunteer’s dilemma,” bucking the trend of individuals being less likely to cooperate in large groups.

 Illustrative image of Trinidadian guppy fish.