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Fish

Millions of people around the world rely upon them for food — but fish are also pretty cool creatures. Literally.

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Underwater view of a big fish

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Scientists develop artificial cornea from fish scales

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Fisherman standing on a fishing boat in the United Kingdom, looking out at the sea. Buoys are attached to the side of the boat, and the sky is overcast on a gray day.

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