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How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

Why don't fish float to the top of water or sink to the bottom when they swim? It's all about density.

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Why don’t sharks float to the top of the water or sink to the bottom while they swim?

Join Ryan as we explore how fish (including sharks) maintain buoyancy, with some easy at home experiments.

 

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