Aquatic animals have historically constituted a vital and nutritious dietary component for humans, contributing to nearly 20% of animal protein intake for approximately 3.3 billion people. Unlike ...

By Elizabeth Fitt Rapid aquaculture growth has pushed farmed aquatic animal production to more than 100 million metric tons ...

Can you tell a venomous aquatic creature from a non-venomous one? Test your knowledge of some of the world’s most dangerous underwater animals here. Most people, when asked, are able to name a few ...

A recent study reveals geographic biases in how aquatic animals have been tracked and researched across the globe, with a ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being and SDG 14: Life Below Water ...

Ever watch aquatic animals jump out of the water and wonder how they manage to do it in such a streamlined and graceful way? Researchers who specialize in water entry and exit in nature had the same ...

Growing rice alongside aquatic animals can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, as well as increase farmers' yields, shows a new study. Growing rice alongside aquatic animals can ...

Across most of the world, and particularly in the tropics and subtropics, large wild aquatic animals – such as manatees, turtles and dolphins – are being hunted and traded. This is not a new ...

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The increase in the use of aquatic animal models in recent years has led to a rise in the construction of new specialized aquatic facilities, renovation of existing rodent facilities to establish ...

The ocean covers roughly 70% of our planet, and its vastness often leaves more questions than answers. The same can be said for the animals that call the deep blue home. Dr. Cara Field knows all about ...

Climate change is already impacting a variety of ecosystems and environments around the world, putting vulnerable animals in danger of extinction or putting already endangered animals at even higher ...