Methylmercury is an extremely toxic compound, and unfortunately it's often present in the fish that we eat. Scientists are ...

Ambae islanders combine their ecological observations with scientific data to develop an early-warning system to predict ...

When most people think of parasites affecting their pets, they imagine heartworms in dogs or roundworms in cats. However, ...

A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.

Every experienced fish owner understands the importance of quarantining fish. It can seem a bit tedious, but it’s a crucial ...

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

Key to Parasites of Freshwater Fish of the U.S.S.R. Compiled by I. E. Bykhovskaya-Pavlovskaya et al. Translated from the Russian. Pp. viii + 919. (Jerusalem : Israel Program for Scientific ...

The British Nutrition Foundation says we need to eat one to two portions of oily fish every week, but where should you get these from? The best types of fish to eat are oily fish such as salmon ...

You're never too old to book a ticket to watch gorgeous mermaids, charming the aquarium up, right? However, have you wondered what happens on the other side of the glass? A video of a mermaid being ...

Tuna is a widely eaten species of fish. However, canned tuna is often the most common source of mercury in the diet. Recommendations for how often a person should eat canned tuna can vary ...

This story was modified to include additional information. Fish-eating gulls and terns nesting on Michigan shoreline areas known to have long-standing industrial contamination reproduce less ...