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Here's why fish don't freeze in the Arctic

September 14th 2010 01:08
arctic fish
Have you ever wondered why fish in the Arctic Ocean don't freeze when the surrounding air temperature is around freezing while the water is below freezing and is only liquid because of its saltiness?

So did I.


It turns out fish in that region have a natural "anti-freeze" in their blood

I found this article outlining a study German researchers are doing on this topic.



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!


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Posted By: James Rickard - Category: creatures, saltwater fish
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