Captive Aquatics: An Aquarium and Ecology Blog

Waking up to Sea Turtle Hatchlings!

 

Loggerhead hatchlings heading to the coast in the early morning hours (Thanks Haille!)!  Enjoy :)

Our Quirky Fish: Science Finds Fish Have Personalities

Pet owners love to talk about how their beloved animals have personalities. Cats are often “haughty” or “affectionate,” while dogs can so often be “calm” or “fun-loving.” These aren’t just variations in breeds, they also reflect difference in the personalities of individual species. Even the most avid fish lovers will have to admit that fish generally aren’t the brightest species on the planet, so many of us don’t expect our fish to have wildly varying personalities. [Editor's note: the following is a guest post by Dabney B. from Okeanos Group]