The dwarf sperm whale is a toothed whale named after the waxy substance, spermaceti, found in its head. This organ is a sac of oil that helps the whales produce sound. Similar to squids, dwarf sperm ...

There's plenty of fish in the sea, and scientists at NOAA Fisheries study a lot of them! Here we've gathered answers to some of the questions we get most frequently about the fish we study. The most ...

Learn how we're reconnecting streams under state highways to improve fish passage around the state. State highways cross streams and rivers in thousands of places in Washington state, which can impede ...

Eating fatty fish has numerous health benefits, including being loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Because of this, health professionals often recommend people eat it twice a week. However, the way you ...

A Pacific sand lance, shown here, employs a unique strategy of burrowing into sand to rest and conserve energy, and to avoid predation. The nature of fish "sleep" is an area of active research. While ...

Oceanic pelagic fish, such as the tuna pictured above, have agile bodies made for long distance migration. Many oceanic pelagic fish travel in schools while some are solitary that drift with ocean ...

Swai fish can contain high levels of antibiotics and chemicals, while other types of fish may provide better nutrients. Swai farming practices also raise environmental concerns. If you want to avoid ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

In all, 32 sports will be part of the program for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Each sport has its own international federation, and within a sport, several disciplines can coexist - such as road ...

Rachel Swalin is a social media strategist with experience managing social platforms for brands such as Reader's Digest, ElleDecor, and CafeMom. Kathleen Daly, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist ...

The greatest competitor ever to compete in the discus, Al Oerter participated in four Olympics, always as the underdog, and always came out the winner. Each time, he set an Olympic record in the event ...