Bumphead Sunfish: Meet the Ocean’s Heaviest Bony Fish

The bumphead sunfish (Mola alexandrini) is one of the strangest and most impressive giants in the ocean. With a flattened, ...
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DEM warns against catching smooth puffer fish

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — There are plenty of fish in the sea, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued a warning to stay away from one in particular. The DEM and the ...
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Release it: This fish is toxic to humans and animals, DEM warns

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is once again warning anglers to keep an eye out for a type of fish they don’t want to find on their hooks. The ...
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The Creative Way the Pufferfish Attracts a Mate

The more we learn about the animals we share the planet with, the more we realize how fascinating their behavior can be. In 1995, divers off the coast of Japan discovered intricate crop circles ...

Do Dolphins really play with this poisonous fish to "get high"? Here's what science says

Dolphins play with toxic pufferfish, showing unusual behaviour. Science reveals curiosity, nervous system effects, and intentional experimentation, debunking myths about dolphins “getting high” like ...
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Watch Florida Fisherman Catch Enormous Pufferfish, Throw It Back Into Sea

A Florida fisherman caught an enormous pufferfish and threw it back into the sea, a viral TikTok shows. The video, posted to TikTok by fishing content media outlet Blacktiph, shows Josh Jorgensen ...