In the Mekong River in Cambodia, fishers and researchers found a 13-foot-long, 661-pound stingray — a win for conservation efforts in the area. By Jason Bittel For 17 years, Zeb Hogan, a biologist, ...

Rivers and lakes cover just about one percent of Earth's surface, but are home to one third of all vertebrate species worldwide. At the same time, freshwater life is highly threatened. Scientists from ...

In a world where most freshwater fish are lucky to see a decade, one species quietly pushes past 100 and can reach 120 years or more without the usual signs of decline. That astonishing lifespan ...

A sweeping global report finds that migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline, with populations down roughly 81% since 1970. These species depend on long, connected rivers, but dams and human ...

Rivers and lakes cover just about one percent of Earth’s surface, but are home to one third of all vertebrate species worldwide. At the same time, freshwater life is highly threatened. Scientists from ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. With some populations aged in their 70s on average and new ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report finds that migratory freshwater fish species have declined on a global scale by 76% since 1970, with the highest drops experienced in ...

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 ...