Fish Behavior

Ichthyophobia is the fear of fish, a condition that affects an estimated 5.3% of the population. Symptoms can include intense anxiety when faced with fish, avoiding activities like fishing, swimming, and aquariums, and avoiding movies or literature with fish in them. Have you ever felt an intense fear of fish? If so, you are not … Read more

Starfish can be found in virtually all marine habitats, from tropical coral reefs to the deepest parts of the ocean floor. They are commonly seen on rocky shores, tidal pools, mud, sand, kelp forests, and seagrass meadows. Starfish are known to inhabit depths of up to 6,000 m (20,000 ft). Starfish, or sea stars, are … Read more

Starfish inhabit a vast range of habitats in the world’s oceans. They can be found in tidal pools, rocky shores, sea grass, kelp beds, coral reefs and even on sandy seabeds up to 9,000 metres deep. With 1,600 known species, starfish can be found in every type of ocean environment. Starfish, also known as sea … Read more

Jellyfish are important for the ocean’s health and biodiversity. They’re both predators and prey, consuming smaller marine life such as fish larvae and eggs and in turn being eaten by larger predators like other jellyfish and some fish species. Jellyfish also help to maintain the balance of oceanic ecosystems, helping to keep the populations of … Read more

The Rainbow Fish is a beloved children’s book about a fish with glittering scales. When asked to share them, Rainbow refuses and the other fish become upset. Throughout the story, Rainbow learns the importance of friendship and generosity and eventually gives away his most prized possession. In the end, Rainbow discovers the true value of … Read more

Fish poop from their anal vent or cloaca. In some species, both poop and pee are expelled from the cloaca, while other fish pee through their mouth. The type of excretion varies depending on the species. Do you ever wonder if fish have to poop just like humans? The answer is yes! All animals, including … Read more

The Bible mentions that Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were fishermen. These four disciples were called by Jesus to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men” (Matthew 4:18-22). The twelve disciples were Jesus’ closest companions, hand-picked by him to join him in his ministry. Of these twelve, … Read more

Fish make a variety of sounds, including clicks, hums, croaks, thumps, and squeaks. These sounds are used to communicate and to find food. They can also hear low frequency sounds that are too faint for humans to hear. Have you ever wondered what sound fishes make? Many people often forget that fish are capable of … Read more

Ichthyology is the scientific study of fish. It covers a wide range of topics such as taxonomy, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and physiology. It is an interdisciplinary field that requires knowledge from various areas of science such as biology, chemistry, and physics. It is an important field of research that helps us to understand the biology … Read more

The upper surface of a starfish is known as the aboral or dorsal surface. It is covered in spines and has the madreporite, a structure that acts as a filter to provide water to the starfish’s water vascular system. The aboral surface plays a crucial role in the starfish’s locomotion. The upper surface of the … Read more