A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it sleeps in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This layer of protection helps fend off predators so parrotfish can get a good night's rest.
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Do Fish Really Sleep? Their Quietest Secret Revealed
You’re staring at your aquarium. It’s late. Everything is quiet. And there’s your fish, floating calmly, fins moving slowly, eyes wide open. Are they... asleep? Or just zoning out? Fish don’t come ...
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