Overview
of fish Schools of fish are a common phenomenon in many aquatic ecosystems. They are an important part of the food web and help maintain healthy populations of fish and other organism in the area. Schools of fish have several advantages over individual fish – they can outmaneuver predators, increase their foraging efficiency, reduce competition for resources, and increase their overall visual appearance. Schools of fish are also known to improve their odds in certain situations, such as when they are caught in a large school of other fish. Schools of fish may also provide habitats for other species, acting as nurseries and refuges in some areas.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 49 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2025 · BMC Research Notes
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S. M. O'Kane et al. · 2025 · BMC Public Health
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Rachael Asantewaa Darko et al. · 2025 · BMC Research Notes
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2025 · BMC Public Health
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2024 · Journal of Marketing Research
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2024 · medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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Rachael Asantewaa Darko et al. · 2024 · medRxiv
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2024 · Journal of Marketing Research
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