Restoring a Local Boy’s Legacy, One Fish at a Time

Restoring a Local Boy’s Legacy, One Fish at a Time

January 17, 2025 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Ichthyology, People

Academy icthyologist works with South American scientists to discover why only a percentage of Fowler’s taxonomic names remain in use today

Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage in the Sciences at the Academy

September 16, 2024 Academy Editor Ichthyology, Ornithology, Paleontology, People, Photoblog

In English, Spanish and Portuguese, Academy scientists open up about their careers, cultures and creating diverse opportunities for excellence in research.

Highlighting Biodiversity: Freshwater Fishes in Equatorial Guinea

June 7, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Ichthyology, People

As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.

Phenomenal Migration and Transformation of American Eels

March 27, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Ichthyology, Sustainability

Spring is that time of year when freshwater creeks and streams all along the Philadelphia region are swarming with native, migratory eels — and it’s just one stage of their wildly complex life story.