Discover Florida’s only living barrier reef at Dry Tortugas National Park, where crystal-clear waters let you snorkel among tropical fish, sea turtles, and coral reefs.

Australia's tropical fish are heading south into cooler waters. These fish are not just visiting. They are settling into the milder "temperate" reefs that used to be too cold for them. As they do, ...

Tropical fish are accidentally carried north to New England each summer by the Gulf Stream current. A network of institutions and citizen scientists called the Gulf Stream Orphan Project tracks these ...

A fish trap is placed at an intersection of canals known for exotic fish. The water looks calm at first. But when the trap is lifted, something unexpected appears. Several rare baby cichlids are ...

While visiting a market, I discovered several exotic fish that were about to be sold as food. Recognizing them as species that could thrive in aquariums, I decided to rescue them and give them a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

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