Flying Fish

About

How flying fish lives

Flying fish launch from the sea and glide above waves to escape predators. Large pectoral fins act like wings during glides. Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting flying fish also depends on keeping ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Large pectoral fins act like wings during glides.
• Schooling behavior can improve safety, navigation, and feeding efficiency for many fish species.
• Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.