A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.

Other than sharks, rockfish are one of the longest-living fish species. There are 88 different species of rockfish, and all have the potential to live a long life. However, the rougheye rockfish ...

The ancient fish has survived unchanged for almost 200 million years, but is now at the brink of extinction from overharvesting and rapid habitat change. Among the largest, longest-living fish in ...

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The real-age champions are found in water, frequently at very deep depths with steady, predictable circumstances. Here is a list of the longest-living animals ...