While an abundance of parasites might seem like a bad thing, their absence actually signals trouble in the environment.

“These results highlight a striking shift in the ecological health of the Indian River Lagoon,” McCoy said. “The ...

Parasites are crucial indicators of ecosystem health, and their absence can signal trouble. Once pristine, Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL) now faces pollution and algal blooms that have damaged ...

A deadly parasite is devastating fish farms across the globe, killing fish and costing millions in losses. Meanwhile ...

Local researchers say a low parasite population in the estuary which could threaten the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem ...

Researchers found fewer parasites in Indian River Lagoon fish and crustaceans. They blamed nutrient pollution that sparks algal blooms and kills seagrass beds. Parasites might not be the first ...

In haunting footage captured about 1,604 feet (489 meters) under the sea, cameras captured the tubular crustaceans latched onto the fish’s back. Though the parasites’ presence might trigger your gag ...

Surprising footage reveals parasites attached to the head of a deep-sea fish. These crustaceans, visible in a video shared by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, feed on their host's bodily fluids. The video ...