Facts about Fish

Facts: Fish get thirsty

They don’t ever get thirsty. Marine fish are what’s called hypertonic to the seawater. So essentially, they lose water through their gills to the seawater. The seawater is saltier than their blood.

Do Fish see water ?

The short answer is fish do not see water. Look at those adorable eyes. The brain tries to filter out vision obstacles like a nose or filter out or constant vision noise like air. … They do not see, taste, hear or smell water because it is a constant environment noise.

Rarest Fish ?

Devil’s Hole Pupfish – According to fisheries and aquaculture experts, the Devils Hole Pupfish is the rarest fish all over the world. They can only be found in the Devil’s Hole Geothermal pool in East Nevada’s Death Valley National Park.

Do Fish feel Pain ?

Neurobiologists have long recognized that fish have nervous systems that comprehend and respond to pain. Fish, like “higher vertebrates,” have neurotransmitters such as endorphins that relieve suffering—the only reason for their nervous systems to produce these painkillers is to alleviate pain.

Role of Fish

Fish play an important role in nutrient cycles because they store a large proportion of ecosystem nutrients in their tissues, transport nutrients farther than other aquatic animals and excrete nutrients in dissolved forms that are readily available to primary producers.

How many fish are in the world?

The best estimates by scientists place the number of fish in the ocean at 3,500,000,000,000. Counting the number of fish is a daunting and near-impossible task. The number is also constantly changing due to factors such as predation, fishing, reproduction, and environmental state.

Do Fishes Sleep ?

While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.

Most Beautiful Fish

1. Mandarinfish. These spectacular looking fish are the most beautiful in the ocean. It is native to the Pacific Ocean and lives in sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs.