“Aggression and territory defence is a really high-energy behaviour, so it requires a high level of nutrients in order for that behaviour to be carried out,” says Gunn. It doesn’t make sense for the fish to aggressively defend a larger territory with lower value. “It just isn’t worth investing that extra energy in being aggressive,” she says. According to a…
According to oceandecade.org, every year, up to 700 million people visit aquariums, museums and zoos worldwide – almost one-tenth of the global population. Not only do these establishments play a significant role in marine research and conservation, they also contribute to educating the public on key environmental issues. At the 11th International Aquarium Congress (IAC), Philippe Vallette, Chairman of the…
Do fish really dance to music? Given that they don’t have ears, you may be surprised to know that they do. Fish have several different sound perception organs like cilia, bladders, otoliths, accelerometers or some combination of those organs. Loud music is bad for fish Loud music damaged fish’s hearing ability as a Science Daily article writes: “In the first…