How Fish Breathe Under Ice: Surviving in Frozen Lakes and Icy Ponds
Fish breathe under ice by using dissolved oxygen in the water. Ice does not block all oxygen. In winter, fish metabolism slows down, so they need less oxygen. Some fish, like anabantoids, can also breathe air using a special organ called a labyrinth organ. They survive until spring when oxygen levels go back up. Moreover, … Read more



