Rivers have been the lifeblood of human civilization throughout history, and yet we know surprisingly little about what lives in many of them – including the giant creatures that prowl their depths.

The world has seven continents, but do you know the largest freshwater fish in each? These creatures show the incredible diversity of Earth's inland waters. Let's get amazed as we look at these ...

Aquatic conservation biologist Zeb Hogan, Ph.D. 04, has centered his research on gigantic freshwater fish — more than 6 feet long or over 200 pounds. But for a new book, could he find one that tops ...

In muddy water where visibility is almost nonexistent, we battle conditions as much as the fish itself. The fight unfolds step by step as power, patience, and positioning decide the outcome. We ...

Aquariums have become a big trend lately. More people are buying small fish and setting up tiny tanks at home because they ...

Adapted from Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish by Zeb Hogan and Stefan Lovgren. Copyright © 2023 by University of Nevada Press. All ...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Scientists, policy leaders and conservation experts from five continents have advanced several major initiatives to protect migratory freshwater fish and their habitats ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

Every spring, for so long nobody knows quite how long, bigmouth buffalo fish move through the shallow reeds in Minnesota’s Rice Lake, gathering to spawn. While this North American native fish can ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps ...