Conserving oryzias sarasinorum in lake lindu

THOSE WHO HAVE been following these monthly SHOAL conservation features will know that freshwater fish are in freefall. Populations are nosediving worldwide, declining at more than twice that of their

AQUARISTS HAVE LONG been fascinated by fish species that are not only interesting but, above all, are beautifully coloured. From the western and central regions of Africa originate several vibrantly c

AS AN AVID fishkeeper, I often find myself searching for the latest discoveries, the rarest species or the downright obscure. I’m a hobbyist of nearly 20 years and often fall into the trap of pushing

From landing hulking catfish on the Zambezi to talking tackle with Ted Hughes, COUNTRY LIFE’s fishing correspondent looks back on seven colourful decades

Harry Krishan Oldmeadow explores a lifetime shaped by rivers and the enduring pursuit of mahseer

Before I realise what’s happening, the lid is off – and James Maclaine is pulling out a fistful of deep-sea anglerfish. I hadn’t been expecting him to plonk his bare hand inside the jar. I peer more c