Ambition 02: Fish Communications

What does one fish say to the other fish when they encounter each other swimminig from opposite directions? Other than the fact that we are not sure if their eyes face in the front (they do look sidewards!), would they talk about the temperature of the water? Or if any predators are closeby? Now we do not know fish language, or even if they can talk — but scientists are sure that they do communicate with each other.

That brings up the interesting topic of fish communications. If I wanted to make a career on this wonderful, uncommon subject, where should I get started? Maybe I could:

1. Talk to the oceanography department — that does sound logical enough. I could just go and meet the director and ask him to help me get started with a research grant for fish communications.
2. Go online and research — that sounds even better, maybe I could end up being the moderator of a Facebook group on fish communications. People would be convinced that I am an expert in the topic, and someday fish communicating with us could also use Facebook!
3. Wait for the fish to find me — it is plausible that the pioneers of the fish world are looking for a way to decipher human communications. Soon enough they will discover me as a denizen!

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