Fishes

The walleye is named for its remarkable eyes. A reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum gives them a glassy, almost…

Tilapia is one of the oldest fish known to humankind. Ancient Egyptians revered the Nile tilapia, carving its image into…

The halibut is one of the ocean’s most remarkable flatfish. Born looking like an ordinary fish, it transforms as it…

Tuna are among the ocean’s most impressive athletes. Built like torpedoes, they can swim at speeds over 70 kilometers per…

Few journeys in nature are as inspiring as that of the salmon. Born in cold freshwater streams, young salmon travel…

Bass are among the most respected freshwater fish in the world. The largemouth bass, with its powerful jaw and explosive…

The catfish is instantly recognizable by the whisker-like barbels around its mouth, which give it its name. These sensitive feelers…

Trout are among the most beautiful freshwater fish, flashing with speckles of red, gold, and olive as they hold their…

Sharks have patrolled the oceans for more than 400 million years, surviving mass extinctions that wiped out countless other species.…

Fish have swum through human imagination for thousands of years. From ancient cave paintings to sacred scriptures, fish appear wherever…