Clowning Around Again

         Some people use the comparison of “the memory of a goldfish” to insult someone’s bad memory. In actuality, fish remember too much, and they deserve an outlet for their fishy feelings. If one of their fellow fish they had a connection with dies, fish exhibit sad behaviors, such as going where their companion died, and even go as far as to starve themselves and die (Sharkbait19, reef2reef). Fish not only mourn but can even experience heartbreak. In clownfish specifically, if their pair dies, they also die or are never the same fish they were before. In cichlids, females “become glum and more pessimistic about the world,” (Vox). 

         Fish shouldn’t be going through this alone. As human beings, there is an unsaid obligation to find the meaning of life. There can be meaning found in helping others cope with the loss of life while living your own. If a loved one is lost tragically, or a trace of their body isn’t found, cenotaphs are great alternatives to a heartbreaking or empty grave. 

         This is why I propose an alternative solution to lost, mourning fish. Fish cenotaphs would be the perfect solution for fish lost tragically. Instead of cheap treasure chests they don’t even know how to use, fish can have entire shrines dedicated to their lost fish. With this arch they can swim around in, shaped for easy access for their oblong bodies, there can be a comforting object for surviving fish instead of the empty space of where their mate was lost. Here, clownfish can clown around again, cichlids can be kiddy again, and good won’t replace the bad, but will instead hold its place in their little hearts.




Comments

  1. Hannah DornerSeptember 10, 2023 at 12:07 PM

    This was amazing. I was not aware that fish actually had good memory and it was cool to learn about it. Really amazing post!

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  2. Sarah NSeptember 10, 2023 at 12:13 PM

    I never knew clown fish had really good memory. It's really interesting to see how there's something alike in humans and the creatures of the sea!

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  3. Dhruti BhatSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:44 PM

    This is so beautifully written! I love the analogies you used. I also had no idea fish have such good memory or even that they exhibit so much emotion. Loved the information you provided with your opinion!

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  4. Zahra HusainSeptember 10, 2023 at 4:29 PM

    I remember reading at some point during 6th grade that a lot of fish have higher brain capacities than most people think. A lot of them can recognize their own reflections in mirrored surfaces, much like humans can. And as you stated, fish can experience grief. I wonder how much more complex and significant the lives of fish are, as well as why it isn't debated about more.

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  5. Shayuri P.September 11, 2023 at 5:14 PM

    This was written amazingly. I loved the fact that you found an alternative solution for the problem. I also had no idea that fish had such impressive memories.

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