Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

Eighty freshwater species have already been declared extinct — 16 of them in 2020 alone. Thousands of dead freshwater fish are seen around Lake Koroneia, Greece, on September 19, 2019.

All living species on Earth need water to survive, including our aquatic friends. Fish do consume water, but not necessarily like humans.

Though often overlooked, freshwater systems—such as lakes and rivers—produce or influence (through riverine nutrients into estuaries) more than half of all fish consumed globally.

Freshwater species are at risk from climate change, pollution and overfishing, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said Monday.

Eating just one portion of freshwater fish — such as trout or carp — could expose people to potentially toxic chemical compounds, according to a new study.

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 ...

Freshwater fish caught locally contain dangerously high levels of PFOS, short for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, a known synthetic toxin phased out by the federal government, according to a study ...

State and World Record Fish Here’s a look at the largest freshwater and saltwater fish ever caught in New York State. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in New York is the ...

Environmental group says there are high levels of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in freshwater fish. Here are the types of fish that are relatively safe to eat.

A global update from the leading authority on the status of species shows that climate change is compounding other threats to plants and animals.

The first post summarized data and research showing that rivers and other freshwater systems produce—or strongly influence—well over half of all global fish production.