fish schools

Fish schools are coordinated groups of fish that swim together in a synchronized manner. This behavior offers several benefits, such as protection from predators through the confusion effect, improved foraging efficiency, and streamlined movement that conserves energy. Fish in a school communicate and align their movements through visual cues and lateral line sensors that detect water vibrations. The collective behavior results from simple local interactions among individual fish, creating a dynamic, cohesive group that functions almost as a single entity. This social organization enhances survival chances in their aquatic environment.