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Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find!

Posted on August 29, 2022November 8, 2022 by Erica Curles

Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…

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    Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water

    Posted on April 7, 2022October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

    Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…

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      Can Fish Help Us Understand Why We Age?

      Posted on October 16, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

      What exactly causes aging at a molecular level? The answer to this question is important for understanding and potentially improving health…

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        You may be getting catfished by catfish

        Posted on October 12, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

        A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…

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          Farmed Fish Need More Exercise to Out-Swim Wild Fish

          Posted on February 10, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

          Many people believe that farmed fish wouldn’t do very well in the wild, but do direct experiments comparing farm-raised to wild fish…

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