Freshwater makes up less than three percent of Earth’s water supply but is home to almost half of all fish species. Puerto Rican mountain mullet reside in El Yunque National Forest. Known to the ...

Freshwater fish are a popular choice among novice and veteran aquarists alike. The latter often fall in love with them for their breathtaking patterns and a wide selection of breeds while the former ...

The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes – the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years – reveals little evidence of species recovery and calls for urgent action to protect Europe’s aquatic ...

Thousands of fish species are facing "catastrophic" decline — threatening the health, food security and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world. New research shows that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. With some populations aged in their 70s on average and new ...

Going fishing this summer? Close your eyes and imagine yourself reeling in one of these monsters: A 65-pound carp. A 14-pound catfish. A 42-pound Muskellunge. It can happen. It has happened. These ...

A dream to have his own freshwater fish business has come true for Jeff Zimmerman. He owns and operates “The Tropical Porch” ...

The 2013 Zoos and Aquariums: Committing to Conservation (ZACC) conference runs from July 8th—July 12th in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted by the Blank Park Zoo. Ahead of the event, Mongabay.com is running a ...

Understanding the Basic Difference Freshwater fish live in rivers, lakes, and ponds with low salt content, while saltwater ...