New study co-authored by Scripps Oceanography identifies Corazon’s Damsel, a previously unknown species of damselfish found off Madagascar Damselfishes are a diverse group of small to medium-sized ...

This vibrantly orange-and-black fish with rounded fins is called a clownfish and is a member of the family Pomacentridae. To some children’s dismay, the not-so-funny clownfish do not inhabit Hawaiian ...

Researchers have found that fish release a chemical 'distress call' when caught by predators, dramatically boosting their chances of survival. Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral ...

Damselfish are killing head corals and adding stress to Caribbean coral reefs, which are already in desperately poor condition from global climate change, coral diseases, hurricanes, pollution, and ...

Smart, tough, and hungry, an octopus is near the top of the ocean’s predatory hierarchy. That makes it odd to see an octopus flee, repeatedly, from a few little damselfish. Watch an underwater mob, ...

Throughout nature, there are instances of animals aiding one another and living together in mutually beneficial relationships that have helped shape the world's landscapes and biodiversity. These ...