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This Interactive Shark Attack Map Shows It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water

Shark attacks are rare—and when they do happen, they’re usually not deadly.

This Halibut Ceviche Is the Easiest Seafood Dish You'll Make This Summer

The halibut in this ceviche "cooks" in a simple lime marinade.

New to Frying? This Cornmeal-Breaded Flounder Recipe Is Perfect for Beginners

This fried flounder recipe lets your dredge the fish in advance, which makes the actual frying less intimidating.

Anglerfish Mating Is Horrific—and Here’s How It Works

If you thought modern-day dating was rough, just wait until you find out how these deep-sea dwellers get it on.

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

Tenoch Huerta in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022).

One VFX Artist On 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Was Mainly There For Fish Poop

Accuracy was important to the filmmakers behind the 'Black Panther' sequel—so much so that one visual effects artist was tasked with making sure the fish poop looked realistic.

Bees Are Now Legally Fish in California—And That’s Good News for Bees

Thanks in part to a snail, California bees are fish. No, this isn’t a Mad Lib.

Two black vultures whose poop comes with perks.

10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks

Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty.

What’s That White Stuff on Your Salmon (And Is It Safe to Eat)?

That’s the salmon’s albumin—here’s everything you need to know about what it is and how to avoid it when cooking salmon.

What Is Imitation Crab Made Of?

When imitation crab appears in dishes like California rolls and crab rangoon, its true identity is rarely advertised. So, what is the product really made of?

A tongue-eating parasite is just one of the many charming wonders of nature.

Meet the Tongue-Eating Louse, Which Does Exactly What You Think It Does

The tongue-eating louse is a charming little isopod that likes to burrow into a fish's gills, settle in its mouth, then suck the blood out of its tongue until it falls off so that it can replace the organ and dine on the mucus.

10 of the Scariest-Looking Animals in Existence

Scientists estimate that roughly 8.7 million species of plants and animals roam the Earth today. And some of them might haunt your dreams.

Would you let this star-nosed mole touch you with its schnoz?

6 Beautifully Ugly Animals

The ugliest animals ever, from the blobfish to the star-nosed mole, aren’t just hideous for no reason.

Piranhas are a crowd favorite in aquariums.

10 Surprising Facts About Piranhas

After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They have a reputation for ferocity that's not quite deserved.

Polluted Rivers Could Turn Fish Into Meth Addicts, Study Says

Fish may become addicted to methamphetamine leaching into urban waterways, a new lab-based study suggests.

A photo of the skeleton taken when it was originally excavated from the burial site.

3000-Year-Old Remains in Japan Belong to the World’s Oldest Known Shark Attack Victim, Study Finds

The skeleton, unearthed at an archaeological site near Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, had almost 800 injuries.

Subway is facing allegations its tuna isn't genuine.

Do Subway Sandwiches Contain Any Tuna? It's a Bit of a Mystery

The sandwich chain is under fire after a 'New York Times' report found that no tuna DNA was found where it's supposed to be—in the tuna.

Jaws of St-eel: Snowflake Moray Eels Use Their Extendable Jaws to Swallow Prey on Land

Crabs, be warned: Sticking to the coast may not keep you safe from the pharyngeal jaws of a snowflake moray eel.

5 Fast Facts About the Arapaima, Florida’s Latest Potential Invasive Species

The arapaima, or ‘pirarucu’ in Brazil, is a predatory freshwater fish that breathes air, eats practically anything, and sports a bullet-proof vest.

"Ma'am, is there a dead baby shark in here?"

Check Out the 10 Weirdest Things the TSA Confiscated in 2020—Including a Dead Baby Shark

The TSA’s prohibited items list doesn’t expressly include dead sharks. (Possibly because the subject doesn’t come up a lot.)

The Ebony Anglers are helping to redefine competitive fishing.

The Ebony Anglers Are Changing the Face of Competitive Fishing

After noticing a lack of Black participants in North Carolina fishing tournaments, Gia Peebles decided to do something about it.

This year's first place finisher is a young zebrafish photographed from above.

See the Big Winners of Nikon’s Microscopic Photo Competition

Snail tongues and nylon stockings are surprisingly beautiful. Fruit bat skeletons, on the other hand? Terrifying.

Police In Wareham, Massachusetts Beg Residents to Stop Calling In About a Sunfish

Throughout Monday, calls poured in about a large, awkward-looking fish floundering off the coast of Wareham, Massachusetts.

Blood stars and Acadian redfish lurk near plates and a stove from the Portland.

New Expedition Will Explore the 1898 Shipwreck Known as ‘New England’s Titanic’—And You Can Livestream It

The SS 'Portland' vanished into the Atlantic during a storm of the century, but we still don’t know exactly why it sank.

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