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A Field Guide to Freshwater Fish Watching
Your guide to enjoying the fish in your local stream.
The Rainbows of Bristol Bay
Research on the rainbow trout of Bristol Bay reveals the complexity of this watershed.
How Do You Count Sharks When You Can’t See Them?
Scientists are studying coastal shark communities around coral reefs by looking at what the animals leave behind: pieces of their skin.
50 Fish, 50 States: Silver Creek Preserve
The legendarily difficult trout stream is not always so difficult.
The Invasive Catfish That Walks Across Parking Lots
Walking catfish hunt prey in parking lots. A fish out of water story.
Can Duck Poop Spread Invasive Fish?
New research shows carp eggs can remain viable after passing through a duck’s digestive tract.
Putting Evidence into Action: Solutions for Climate-Ready Fisheries
As climate change upends ecosystems, including fisheries, scientists are moving beyond documenting the impacts to recommending actions to mitigate and adapt to those impacts.
Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.
The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.
50 Fish, 50 States: Razorback Sucker Nursery
A new project in Utah gives endangered fish a fighting chance.
The Carp Show: An Inside Look at the Jumping Fish Invasion
Your guide to one of the most notorious fish invasions.
50 Fish, 50 States: Small Stream Wonders
An easy-to-overlook New York stream yields a strange and ferocious fish.
The Living Benefits of East Coast Dam Removal
Removing obsolete dams offer dramatic benefits for fish, the economy and the future.