Can a Fish Drown?

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It sounds a little crazy but fish really can drown in water. Fish get their oxygen from the water and if there isn't enough oxygen in the water they will suffocate.
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Despite popular belief, yes! Fish can drown! If the oxygen in their water runs out, they will stop being able to breathe, just like humans would suffocate without air. They can also drown if their gills are damaged, poor fish!
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