Do Fish Sleep? – The Fact a Day – #120

Fact #120

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Fish! Mr. Toes teaches us about how fish sleep differs from land animal sleep.

The Fact a Day:
Fish Sleep is different from land animals. They reduce their activity while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge into a secure spot in the coral or mud, some sit in a nest. It is believed this rest period may perform similar restorative functions that sleep does for humans.

Fact References:

1. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/
2. https://theconversation.com/
3. https://www.sleep.org/
4. https://www.aqueon.com/