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

Translucent, fingernail-sized fish is a brand new species

A tiny fish just under half an inch long has been able to hide in plain sight thanks to its resemblance to a related fish. But, it's a brand new species.

Adam Russell-TAMU • futurity
Oct. 1, 2021 ~8 min

Sustainability may have roots in Palau 3,000 years ago

New research finds evidence of a sustainable shift in behavior by people in Palau 3,000 years ago.

Kristin Strommer-Oregon • futurity
Sept. 30, 2021 ~5 min

Low oxygen is pushing fish into shallower water

As the ocean warms, oxygen concentrations go down. Fish are already moving into shallower waters, new research indicates.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Sept. 21, 2021 ~8 min

‘Blue’ food may be a green way to feed more people

Five new papers offer evidence that aquatic food, aka "blue food," could fight malnutrition while increasing sustainability.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Sept. 17, 2021 ~8 min


Warmer seas turn fish poop into a problem for coral reefs

Fish have pooped on reefs forever. But as climate change warms the seas, it's become a problem for coral, researchers say.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Aug. 11, 2021 ~6 min

Ocean stickleback fish adapt to lake life quickly

Putting ocean-living three-spine stickleback into Alaskan lakes clarifies rapid evolution in the fish and potentially other species.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
June 21, 2021 ~3 min

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