Fish
Interbreeding Sharks
Researchers down under were surprised to discover 57 hybrid sharks off Australia’s east coast. These black-tip sharks are crossbreeds of two species and display characteristics of both. These sharks were able to interbreed because they were of the same created kind, not because they were evolving into a new kind of creature.
Evolution of Fish Gills
A team reports in the journal Proceedings B that fish gills may not have evolved to help fish breathe. Yet no aspect of the study explains how gills—or any aspect of fish anatomy—could have evolved given that we have not observed information-adding genetic mutations.
Vegetarian Piranhas’ Teeth Point to Pre-Fall Purpose
Chances are your child’s picture book of “scary animals” features a piranha, and the last thing you expected to hear about was a vegetarian piranha. But scientists have found one, and it is completely herbivorous!
Flying Fish
More than sixty species of fish can escape their watery world and glide through the air. This unusual skill enables them to escape underwater predators and cover vast distances quickly. The design of flying fish may prove useful for future airplanes.
Fish Topics
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Nov. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Though a mystery to evolutionists, the incredible variety of cichlid fish showcases the Creator’s brilliant design for His creatures to diversify.
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March 3, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Flight engineers have discovered another source of inspiration—creatures of the sea!
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May 19, 2017 from Answers in Depth
The tiny tropical fangblenny reveals fangs when it opens its mouth, but unusual venom is the real key to its defense—and to the defense of its look-alikes.
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Oct. 17, 2016 from Answers in Depth
Discovery of sophisticated eyes in a fossilized hagfish has dethroned the modern blind hagfish as the only observable intermediate form in eye evolution.
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In-Depth ArticleDo Walking and Waterfall-Climbing Fish or the Sonic Hedgehog Gene Reveal How Life on Land Evolved?Aug. 10, 2016 from Answers in Depth
Walking fish, waterfall-climbing cavefish with a tetrapod-like pelvic girdle, and the gene that shapes skates’ gills all supposedly show how legs evolved.
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July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Scientists once thought cave fish lost their sight by accident. Now we know they were designed that way!
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July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
A fish with sunburn? Not a chance! God provided a wash-free, eco-friendly sunscreen we hope to imitate.
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Magazine Department ArticleFickle SticklebacksApril 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
A surprising report supports the creationist idea that diversification can take place rapidly.
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Magazine Department ArticleBoxy BeautyOct. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
While it may look more like an underwater ice cream truck, the boxfish’s square design has distinct advantages over its sleek competitors.
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July 26, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Subzero water is a death trap for most animals. Icefish, on the other hand, make their home in it.
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Magazine Department ArticleSharks in a New LightJan. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Did you know that about 50 species of sharks can produce their own light to glow in the dark?
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Magazine Department ArticleA Face Only a Mother Could LoveApril 1, 2014 from Answers Magazine
How could anyone resist a face like this?
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Vegetarian Piranhas’ Teeth Point to Pre-Fall PerfectionOct. 31, 2013 from News to Know
The fearsome piranha’s vegetarian version uses its teeth to shred plants, not meat.
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Magazine Department ArticleA Shark TaleJune 22, 2012 from Answers Magazine
Researchers down under were surprised to discover 57 hybrid sharks off Australia’s east coast.
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Sticklebacks Recycling Ancient Genetic InformationApril 14, 2012 from News to Know
Sticklebacks said to recycle ancient genetic information in “an evolutionary blink of an eye.”
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Jan. 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine
Recently marine biologists noticed the importance of a seemingly useless small fin on the backs of salmon.
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Leaping Fish Seen as a Successful Transitional CreatureSept. 17, 2011 from News to Know
Leaping blenny leads the way to land.
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July 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Certain species of sharks have developed “mental maps” to help them find destinations in their range with pinpoint accuracy
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March 13, 2011 from Answers Magazine
It’s not easy being a great white shark—how can such a massive body ever hope to sustain high speeds in such cold water?
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Shark NavigatorMarch 5, 2011 from News to Know
Thinking of taking a GPS-powered navigational device on your next road trip? Why not let a shark “ride shotgun” instead?
Articles About Fish
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Nov. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Though a mystery to evolutionists, the incredible variety of cichlid fish showcases the Creator’s brilliant design for His creatures to diversify.
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March 3, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Flight engineers have discovered another source of inspiration—creatures of the sea!
-
May 19, 2017 from Answers in Depth
The tiny tropical fangblenny reveals fangs when it opens its mouth, but unusual venom is the real key to its defense—and to the defense of its look-alikes.
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Oct. 17, 2016 from Answers in Depth
Discovery of sophisticated eyes in a fossilized hagfish has dethroned the modern blind hagfish as the only observable intermediate form in eye evolution.
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In-Depth ArticleDo Walking and Waterfall-Climbing Fish or the Sonic Hedgehog Gene Reveal How Life on Land Evolved?Aug. 10, 2016 from Answers in Depth
Walking fish, waterfall-climbing cavefish with a tetrapod-like pelvic girdle, and the gene that shapes skates’ gills all supposedly show how legs evolved.
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July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
Scientists once thought cave fish lost their sight by accident. Now we know they were designed that way!
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July 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
A fish with sunburn? Not a chance! God provided a wash-free, eco-friendly sunscreen we hope to imitate.
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Magazine Department ArticleFickle SticklebacksApril 1, 2016 from Answers Magazine
A surprising report supports the creationist idea that diversification can take place rapidly.
-
Magazine Department ArticleBoxy BeautyOct. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
While it may look more like an underwater ice cream truck, the boxfish’s square design has distinct advantages over its sleek competitors.
-
July 26, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Subzero water is a death trap for most animals. Icefish, on the other hand, make their home in it.
-
Magazine Department ArticleSharks in a New LightJan. 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Did you know that about 50 species of sharks can produce their own light to glow in the dark?
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Magazine Department ArticleA Face Only a Mother Could LoveApril 1, 2014 from Answers Magazine
How could anyone resist a face like this?
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Vegetarian Piranhas’ Teeth Point to Pre-Fall PerfectionOct. 31, 2013 from News to Know
The fearsome piranha’s vegetarian version uses its teeth to shred plants, not meat.
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Magazine Department ArticleA Shark TaleJune 22, 2012 from Answers Magazine
Researchers down under were surprised to discover 57 hybrid sharks off Australia’s east coast.
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Sticklebacks Recycling Ancient Genetic InformationApril 14, 2012 from News to Know
Sticklebacks said to recycle ancient genetic information in “an evolutionary blink of an eye.”
-
Jan. 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine
Recently marine biologists noticed the importance of a seemingly useless small fin on the backs of salmon.
-
Leaping Fish Seen as a Successful Transitional CreatureSept. 17, 2011 from News to Know
Leaping blenny leads the way to land.
-
July 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Certain species of sharks have developed “mental maps” to help them find destinations in their range with pinpoint accuracy
-
March 13, 2011 from Answers Magazine
It’s not easy being a great white shark—how can such a massive body ever hope to sustain high speeds in such cold water?
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Shark NavigatorMarch 5, 2011 from News to Know
Thinking of taking a GPS-powered navigational device on your next road trip? Why not let a shark “ride shotgun” instead?
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