Megalodon could fit a modern orca in its stomach

The megalodon was an even more fearsome predator than previously thought, able to take down prey the size of modern orcas.

U. Zurich • futurity
Aug. 18, 2022 ~5 min

Rise of biting led to reef fish diversity

Research shows that coral reefs' diversity of fish results from a relatively recent innovation among bony fish: biting prey from surfaces.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~4 min


Pacific salmon are safer but hungrier in big groups

Forming large groups while in the ocean protects Pacific salmon from predators, research finds. It can also limit how much they eat.

Michelle Ma-U. Washington • futurity
July 1, 2022 ~7 min

Group living puts guppies at risk of deadly parasites

Hanging out with other guppies can offer protection against predators, but all that social mingling can set them up for breeding deadly parasites.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
June 15, 2022 ~7 min

Eating fish linked to higher skin cancer risk

A new study finds a connection between eating fish and developing skin cancer. Researchers say bio-contaminants like mercury are a likely cause.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
June 9, 2022 ~7 min

Fish cannibalism is super rare in the wild

Guppies and mosquitofish can turn to cannibalism in your fish tank, but it's rare to find them eating their other members of their own species in the wild.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
June 6, 2022 ~7 min

How some fish evolved electric organs

A new study that clarifies how electric fish evolved electric organs could help pinpoint genetic mutations behind some human diseases.

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
June 2, 2022 ~6 min

Spears and other tactics curb lionfish invasion

Scientists have idetified six strategies to implement and two to avoid when tackling a lionfish invasion.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
May 26, 2022 ~6 min


Can the warming ocean supply the world’s meat?

"Expansion of sustainable ocean aquaculture could build on fisheries reforms to increase the availability of healthy and sustainable seafood to our growing population."

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
May 3, 2022 ~8 min

DNA fish leave behind unveils hidden reef dwellers

Researchers are using environmental DNA left behind by fish to figure out which species live secretive lives in coral reefs.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 25, 2022 ~8 min

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