Flying Fish

Flying fish are a unique type of marine fish capable of gliding above the water's surface to escape predators. They achieve this by generating strong, rapid tail movements to launch themselves into the air and spread their long, wing-like pectoral fins, which act like wings. This extraordinary ability allows them to glide for several meters before returning to the water. Found in warm ocean waters worldwide, flying fish are an important part of the marine food chain, serving as prey for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Their adaptations make them among the most remarkable fish in the ocean.