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What happens to the ocean if we take out all the fish? A marine ecologist explains the complex roles fish play in their ecosystem

The ocean is massive and covers most of the surface of our planet. In addition to its size, it’s packed with life, ranging from an astounding diversity of plants, microbes, worms, corals and crabs to ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Scientists discover new species of fish off Baja California coast

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Researchers have discovered a new species of tropical fish during an expedition to remote islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico. Named the Halichoeres sanchezi, or the ...
The Conversation

Fish ‘fingerprints’ in the ocean reveal which species are moving homes due to climate change

Ivan Nagelkerken receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Angus Mitchell, Chloe Hayes, and David Booth do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...
Mongabay

Twilight zone fishing: Can we fish the ocean’s mesopelagic layer?

Fishing experts are looking for ways to fish in the mesopelagic zone, a layer of water that stretches from 200-1,000 meters (660-3,300 feet) beneath the surface, which has, thus far, remained ...
The Hill

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This year’s marine heat waves and spiking ocean temperatures foretell big changes in the future for some of the largest fish in the sea, such as sharks, tunas and swordfish. The ...