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What the Fish?
The What the Fish? biweekly podcast series dives into various topics surrounding the biodiversity of fishes, including discussions on their general biology, ecology, and evolution. Join us as the fish nerds (Beth Sanzenbacher, Eric Ahlgren, Leo Smith, and Matthew Davis) banter, debate, quip, and explore fishy subject matters that range from the ponds and streams near your home to the deepest recesses of the ocean. Please follow us on Twitter and tweet us your fishy questions @FM_WhatTheFish or email us at whatthefish@fieldmuseum.org.
The What the Fish? Team
June 14, 2013
Ever wonder how fishes invaded land? In this episode, we talk about the scientific investigation behind transitioning from an aquatic to terrestrial habitat.
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December 7, 2012
One of the primary research goals of the What the Fish? team is to study how fishes have evolved and are related to one another through time. In this episode we dicuss what it means to study the relationships of Earth's biodiversity.
November 23, 2012
Not all fishes have bodies built for speed; some fish are built like impenetrable tanks! In this episode, we discuss the evolution and function of armor in fishes.
November 16, 2012
What is your favorite fish? This week we ask Field Museum staff and volunteers what their favorite fishes are...
November 9, 2012
Anyone that has kept a fish in an aquarium might think fishes will eat just about anything. But in the wild, fishes not only eat very particular meals, they also have fascinating evolutionary adaptations for feeding that we discuss in this episode.
October 26, 2012
This week we dive into the terrors of the deep! Tune in as we discuss fishy monsters, horror movies, zombification, and fear itself!
October 12, 2012
Tune in this week to learn all about invasive species and how artifically transporting species across the globe can cause major problems!
September 28, 2012
The renovation of the Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds leads us and our guests to discuss the communication of science to the public through the art and evolution of exhibitions.
September 14, 2012
To celebrate the re-release of Finding Nemo the fish nerds sat down and recorded a commentary track that can be played alongside the movie.
August 31, 2012
There are over 2.5 million specimens of fishes at The Field Museum and getting them is no easy task. Tune in for fish tales from across the globe as we discuss collecting freshwater, marine, and even fossil fishes!
August 16, 2012
Just in time for Shark Week, tune in to hear us fish nerds talk chummily about sharks, their evolutionary history, and conservation!
