Fish don't sleep like humans do, they don’t close their eyes or lie down. Instead, they rest by slowing down their movements and breathing less. They stay in one place near the bottom of the ocean or a quiet part of the water where it's safe to be still. Even though they're underwater, they don’t drown because they’re already used to living there, just like we’re used to being on land.
Examples
- A goldfish might float near the top of a bowl and barely move when it's resting.
- A sea horse might sway slowly back and forth while sleeping near coral.
- A clownfish might hide among anemones and stay still for hours.
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See also
- How Do Fish Sleep Without Falling to the Bottom of the Ocean?
- How Do Fish Sleep Without Going to Bed?
- How Do Fish Sleep Without Closing Their Eyes?
- How Do Fish Know Which Way to Swim?
- How Do Fish Know When to Migrate?
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