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A Los Angeles high school turned out to be a hotbed for fossils.

Millions of fossils, from shells to the largest known shark species, were unearthed beneath San Pedro High School.

This green frog could be contemplating a big change.

In the animal kingdom, it’s not that unusual to start out as one sex and end up as another.

People had some interesting ideas about eels (top) and lamprey (bottom).

This excerpt from Ben Gazur’s book ‘A Feast of Folklore: The Bizarre Stories Behind British Food,’ out September 19 in the UK and November 19 in the U.S., dives into some unusual history.

Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.

Frilled sharks are usually found in the deep ocean, but this one popped up in waters off Japan in 2007.

The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.

An aerial view of the rust-colored Kutuk River in Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. Thawing permafrost is exposing minerals to weathering, increasing the acidity of the water, which releases metals like iron, zinc and copper.

A new study shows that rusty discoloration in Alaska’s otherwise pristine streams and rivers is likely due to melting permafrost—and that’s a problem for Arctic animals and people.

Time is running out to make this spring dish.

Looking for an easy, delicious ramp recipe? This fish dish will make the most of the elusive allium.

The alien-looking, bloodsucking fish have cells that may form the same rudimentary nervous system we have.

A semi-accurate rendering of a crocodile.

From the “dark politicks” of cuttlefish to the “prodigious bigness” of snakes, here are 10 accounts of the first times explorers encountered new animals, foods, and more.

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

In the latter half of the 20th century, sushi went from exotic delicacy to all-American food.

The history of sushi in the U.S. can be traced back to the 1970s.

Some of them swim sideways.

As the thinking goes, sharks don’t get cancer, so the pills will keep you from getting it, too. But there’s a problem with that theory.

The bigger the goldfish, the bigger the problem.

The Great Lakes are being overrun by jacked goldfish. Scientists are worried they could cause long-term damage to the ecosystem.

You'd be amazed at what things you can get through a TSA checkpoint.

Most airline passengers focus on what they can’t bring through TSA checkpoints—but you'd be shocked by what can actually slip right through.

People have kept these beautiful fish as pets for centuries.

They’re quintessential starter pets for young children. But it’s important to know how to properly care for a pet goldfish.

Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.

Sometimes a truck unloads its cargo unexpectedly early.

The great white is one of more than 500 shark species.

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

Seafood chowder is one of the few foods that tastes just as good in the summer as it does in the winter.

Shark attacks are rare—and when they do happen, they’re usually not deadly.

The halibut in this ceviche "cooks" in a simple lime marinade.

This fried flounder recipe lets your dredge the fish in advance, which makes the actual frying less intimidating.

If you thought modern-day dating was rough, just wait until you find out how these deep-sea dwellers get it on.

Millions of Marine Fossils Discovered Beneath Los Angeles High School

7 Animals That Can Change Their Sex

Putting a Skirt on a Herring, and Other Fishy Folklore From the British Isles

Climate Change Is Making Seafood Dangerous to Eat

7 Deep-Sea Sharks That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange, and Yeah, It’s Probably Climate Change

This Ramp and Arctic Char Recipe Makes the Most of the Rare Spring Vegetable

10 Historical First Impressions of Animals and Plants

The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild

A Brief History of America's Sushi Obsession

12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

Do Sharks Really Not Get Cancer?

Tiny Goldfish Are Ballooning Into Football-Sized Predators in the Wild

10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bring Through TSA Checkpoints

How the Goldfish Became Everyone’s First Pet

9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida

20 Highly Unusual Truck Spills

31 Fascinating Facts About Sharks

Make This New England-Style Seafood Chowder Any Time of Year

This Interactive Shark Attack Map Shows It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water

This Halibut Ceviche Is the Easiest Seafood Dish You'll Make This Summer

New to Frying? This Cornmeal-Breaded Flounder Recipe Is Perfect for Beginners

Anglerfish Mating Is Horrific—and Here’s How It Works