Instant Genius: Fish
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Planet EarthWhat if we banned fishing?
Fishing damages entire ecosystems and pollutes our oceans. So would we be better off without it?
NatureEnvironmental DNA and the hunt for marine species
So-called ‘environmental DNA’ is helping conservationists keep track of marine species
NatureHow do fish know who they are?
Fish can recognise members of the same species and tell if other fish are siblings, but they probably can’t identify themselves.
Science newsNewly discovered eel packs the biggest electrical punch of any known animal
E. voltai can produce a shock of 860 volts.
Science newsFish do feel pain, study confirms
Though less sensitive to cold, fish feel pressure much more strongly than mammals.
NatureHow do schools of fish swim in perfect unison?
Fish follow a few simple rules to form complicated choreography in groups.
