Fish Behavior

Swallowing a live fish can be dangerous and can lead to serious health complications. The fish can cause irritation of the esophagus as it attempts to swim back up, and it can wiggle around in the stomach, causing pain and potentially leading to perforation of the stomach lining. It is best to avoid swallowing live … Read more

When lightning strikes water, the electrical discharge mainly occurs near the surface, leaving most fish unharmed. Some fish may be temporarily stunned by the shockwave, but it’s unlikely to cause any long-term harm. Fish can sense the electrical field and may move to deeper water to find shelter before the strike occurs. Lightning strikes can … Read more

When a fish dies, its internal organs decompose, producing a gas that causes the fish to float back to the surface. As the fish decomposes, bacteria and other scavengers feed off the body, breaking it down until nothing is left. Eventually, the remains sink to the bottom and become part of the ocean floor. The … Read more

When you flush a fish, it will initially go into shock from the toilet’s cold water. If it makes it past this, it will not survive the potentially-harmful chemicals in the sewage system or water treatment plant. Unfortunately, flushed fish rarely have a chance of survival. We’ve all heard the urban legend that if you … Read more

A Fish Attractor is an artificial, man-made structure placed in water to attract fish. It provides cover for sportfish and forage species such as insects, crustaceans and minnows. Fish are attracted to the structure in search of food and protection from predators. Fish attractors are used in sport fishing and are beneficial to fish populations. … Read more

A fish whistle is a hand-crafted traditional native tool made of Buffalo horn and hide. It works by blowing into it to create a loud sound, with the strength of the breath controlling how loud it gets. It can be used as an emergency signal or to call attention. A Fish Whistle is a unique … Read more

A group of jellyfish is called a ‘smack’. A smack is made up of hundreds of jellyfish and can range in size from a few meters to hundreds of meters wide. Jellyfish smacks are typically found in warm, shallow waters near the shore or in deeper waters near the continental shelf. Have you ever wondered … Read more

A ‘galaxy’ is the collective name for a group of starfish. Each starfish can range from 5 to 10 arms and they are found living on the ocean floor in shallow and deep waters around the globe. They come in many colors and sizes, making them an interesting addition to any ocean ecosystem. Starfish, also … Read more

A pregnant fish is referred to as a ‘livebearer’ due to their ability to give birth to live fry. Common livebearers include guppies, mollies, moonfish, platys, four-eyed fish and swordtails. Signs of pregnancy can be observed before the live fry are born. Have you ever heard someone mention that their goldfish is pregnant? Perhaps you’ve … Read more

A shoal of fish is a large group of fish that swim together in a coordinated way. They often swim in synchronized patterns and form a dense, visible mass in the water. Shoaling behavior provides protection from predators and can also help the fish to find food. Have you ever seen a group of fish … Read more