Scientists are investigating the health of spiny freshwater crayfish in habitats surrounded by large dams, growing towns, and ...

Scientists have described a new species of colorful crayfish—and it might already be sitting in your aquarium. The researchers detailed their discovery in the journal Zootaxa last week.

The team's experiments showed that crayfish shells could adsorb around 70 milligrams of polystyrene, a common plastic, per gram. The material proved effective across different water sources and ...

The Australian redclaw crayfish, an aggressive crustacean native ... Aquarium dumping, a common practice in which pet owners release unwanted fish or invertebrates into natural waterways, is ...