This space aquatic ecosystem ran smoothly for about 43 days, setting a global record for the longest operational duration of such a system. "The typical lifespan of zebrafish is two to three years.

The zebrafish that accompanied the Chinese astronauts on last year's Shenzhou XVIII mission set a record for being the longest surviving fish in space, according to the professor researching them.

Though Bellingham boasts a population of more than 90,000, Arne Hanna Aquatic Center remains the only indoor public swimming pool in the city. With four pools total — one instructional, one lap, one ...