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The 11 Funniest Fish on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:22:53 +0000

Who knew fish could be so funny? They're basically the most unexpectedly hilarious creatures. Remember how they're master blooper-makers? That's just the beginning. Take a look closer at most fishies, and you'll notice they're pretty funny looking. The scaly things can be cute and all, but they're also capable of making ridiculous faces that sort of look human and semi creepy all at once.

Fish Nearly Swallows Man's Arm In Intense Footage

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:06:12 +0000

If there’s one thing you should glean from this video, it’s that you should never taunt a fish. In other words, don’t be this guy. The video — which shows a mutant-sized fish nearly engulfing a man’s arm — proves that maybe fishing isn’t as utterly boring as we initially thought. If all fishing trips [...]

Tuna Sells For a Cool $1.76 Million Dollars

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:30:25 +0000

It’s a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat. A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko’s Tsukiji fish market. It is the most money ever paid for a single fish, shattering the previous mark of [...]

True Facts About The Angler Fish

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:30:46 +0000

People Magazine’s Sexiest Fish Alive for 2012 is… not the Angler fish. In fact, we’ll have to agree with the narrator: these guys are like rainbows of ugly. The video — which not only gives you a few shots of the unpleasant fish in action, but also offers up a few laughs — has racked up nearly three [...]

Unruly Fish Causes Hilarious News Blooper

Donald Deane — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:36:03 +0000

Intrepid Tennessee reporter Carley Gordon got way more than she bargained for when an Asian carp broke free during a Channel 4 News report and nearly sent her over the side of a boat. Well, it is an invasive species, after all. What did she expect?

Multiple Cameras Watch as 600-Pound Marlin Wreaks Havoc on Fishing Boat

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:50:39 +0000

A group of anglers from Australia have quite a fishing tale to tell, with the video to back it up. It all started when the crew of the ‘Little Audrey’ hooked themselves an impressive 600 pound marlin during an excursion off the coast of Cairns, Australia. Then things got crazy: instead of accepting its fate as [...]

'Finding Nemo' Fish Could Be Listed as Endangered

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:15:22 +0000

The Center for Biological Diversity has started a petition to get the orange clownfish, who was popularized as Nemo in Pixar's hit movie 'Finding Nemo,' and seven other species of damselfish to be classified as an endangered species.

Does This Stargazer Fish Look Like Homer Simpson?

Donald Deane — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:47:52 +0000

While many other cartoon characters have living, breathing counterparts in real life, fans of Homer Simpson have had to content themselves with this lifeless (but admittedly Homer-esque) 800-year-old carved stone head, which was recently unearthed in a garden in Scotland. Until now.

Federal Officials Seize 881-Pound Bluefin Tuna From Fishermen [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:34:23 +0000

A Massachusetts fishing crew caught the mother of all fish when it snagged a massive 881-pound bluefin tuna in its net more than a week ago. But, alas, the fish “got away” when it was seized by federal officials since it had not been legally caught using hand-held gear. The captain of the boat, Carlos [...]

Hungry Fish Foils Underwater Egg Experiment [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:23:39 +0000

A pair of curious divers want to prove that an egg can stay together at depth, but a hungry and possibly attention-seeking fish comes along and eats the egg in two bites. Since fish don’t typically care for chicken eggs, we suspect its punishment for ruining the trick will be quite a stomach ache. [via Say [...]

Real Life Three-Eyed Fish from 'The Simpsons' Caught Next To Nuclear Power Plant [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:30:49 +0000

A couple weeks ago, when discussing a story about a one-eyed albino shark pup, we said we'd really be impressed it there was any real life evidence of Blinky, the three-eyed radioactive fish featured in 'The Simpsons.'

And wouldn't you know a group of fisherman in Argentina have just pulled this three-eyed beaut of a wolf fish out from a lake next to a nuclear power plant.

Catfish Swim Through the Streets in Flooded Florida Town [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:06:37 +0000

After several days of torrential rain, residents of Vero Beach, FL were greeted by the unexpected sight of catfish swimming through the town’s flooded streets, including US Route 1. The fish reportedly washed in from a nearby pond. Kinda take the fun out of fishing, don’t you think? Watch the bizarre story below: [MSNBC]

Popeyed Scorpionfish Is Beautiful, Freaky [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:15:56 +0000

Despite its intimidating name, it seems like all the popeyed scorpionfish in this video does is sway in the current and look pretty. But it sure is freaky.

Watch footage of this wonder of the sea in glorious HD.

Jumping Asian Carp Make Fishing Way Easier [VIDEO]

Alex Staub — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:47:26 +0000

Who needs those boring fishing trips where you spend all day waiting for a bite in the blistering heat? In this creek, Asian carp are so densely populated that they literally jump right out of the water and into this family’s boat. It’s sorta terrifying but it definitely takes the hard work out of fishing. [...]

5 Cute Kids Catching Their First Fish [VIDEOS]

Stephen Lenz — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:12:58 +0000

Give a kid a fish and he probably won’t eat it (fish are yucky!), but teach a kid to fish and he just might have one of the most mind-bending experiences of his cute little life. See, here’s the thing about fishing: When it works, it’s crazy, especially if you’ve never caught a fish before. What’s that slimy, pre-historic looking creature doing where your worm used to be? And more importantly, can you touch it?