NEW YORK (November 30, 2016) --A study of complex coral reef ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean found that one species of fish--the orange-lined triggerfish--may play a significant role in ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Offspring defense is therefore left to the females, which, ...

Meet humuhumunukunukuapua a, the wedgetail triggerfish! This iconic Hawaiian reef fish is also known at the Picasso triggerfish, and its Hawaiian name has a fascinating meaning of which is still not ...

Most people are aware of the Hawaiian state fish, the humuhumunuknukuapua‘a, but they don’t realize we have several different types of trigger-fish that all begin with the Hawaiian name humuhumu.

In the longest running study on how fish populations in coral reef systems recover from heavy exploitation, researchers have found that the fish can recover, but they need lots of time -- decades in ...

Any Red Sea diver will have encountered colorful triggerfish along coral reefs, and some divers will have experienced the painful bite of their huge teeth if they get too close to their nesting ...

The common longnose butterflyfish (pictured) is one of two longnose butterflyfish species found in Hawaii. Its Hawaiian name is lauwiliwili nukunuku ‘oi‘oi. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Growing up in ...

Researchers have established that reef fish see colors that humans cannot. Researchers at The University of Queensland have established that reef fish see colours that humans cannot. A team from ...

Triggerfish, a fun and tasty fish, are being caught off the coast of New Jersey. Bluefin and yellowfin tuna are being caught at the Triple Wrecks. The summer season is in full swing now, the ...

With the onslaught of shorter days and cooler temperatures many anglers will abandon their ritual of making long runs offshore in quest of billfish and tuna in favor of shorter jaunts just a few miles ...

SUSAN SCOTT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Susan Scott / special to the star-advertiser The titan triggerfish defends itself with sharp teeth. Offspring defense is therefore left to the females, ...