Featured image: Pirhana, (relative of the biting fish that was feasting off of swimmers on Christmas Day in Argentina). – taken at the Newport, Ky aquarium. Attribution required: Photo by Greg Hume. SOURCE: Wikipedia Commons. (This file is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unportedlicense).
Mar. 6, 2013 — Scientists have developed robots with a new sense — lateral line sensing. All fish have this sensing organ but so far it had no technological counterpart on human-made underwater vehicles.
In an article published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A, researchers describe a robotic fish that is controlled with the help of lateral line sensors. . . . Read Complete Report
Robo Fish. Small, intelligent and packed with the latest technology, the super cool techno-toy Rob Fish replicates the natural movement of fish and comes in 3 different series. Simply unwrap the Robo Fish, put it into water and watch it swim around like just like the real thing.
Right! Sounds fishy to me, like the old overused UFOs are’swamp gas’ explanation. My questions: How long have these fish been mating in these waters and how come it hasn’t been reported before? Swamp gas, fish mating calls. Give me a break. . . .EDITOR
SEATTLE (CBS Seattle) – A fish mating call is being blamed for causing a loud, ominous humming sound that is keeping a portion of West Seattle residents awake at night.
Some have even reportedly been jarred from sleep by the low rumble, sometimes described as a growl, accompanying it.
But the Marine Biology program at the University of Washington may have solved the mystery of its source – the Midshipman fish. . . . Read Complete Report