Among living fossil fish, the coelacanth is the most famous, but there are many others. Perhaps even more than other kinds of living fossils, these ancient fish, whose kind have swum the seas for ...

Koi fish have got a lot going for them. "[They are] not only a pet, but also art," says Taro Kodama, president of Kodama Koi Farm. "They are called living jewels — beautiful as one koi ...

Sturgeon are among the oldest fish on Earth, yet many present-day sturgeon species are at threat of extinction, with 17 of 27 species listed as “critically endangered.” Sporting an armor of five rows ...

The coelacanth has gills similar to those of fish living at the depths in which it is commonly found (500 to 800 feet). The gills have a relatively small surface area compared with the body mass ...

These families of reef fish are more than ecologically significant; they serve as a living connection to Hawaii’s culture and past. From diet to ceremonial traditions, or music and the arts ...

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