These fish know exactly when you're staring at their offspring

While collecting fish samples in the field in Africa recently, behavioral ecologist Shun Satoh made an intriguing discovery. When he gazed towards a group of emperor chichlids, the fish seemed to be more alert and aggressive. This personal intuition became the starting point for a study to determine whether the fish could detect when a diver was directing visual attention toward their offspring.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Marine Biology, Behavior, Fish