All photographs and graphic images on fishesof.com are © fishesof.com (and the individual photographers) and are protected by copyright. We’re happy to share them for non-commercial scientific and educational purposes, but please note the following terms:

1. Permitted Uses (Free of Charge)

You may use our images and associated data in your:

• Peer-reviewed journal articles, theses, dissertations
• Conference posters and presentations
• Classroom lectures, lab handouts, and workshops
• Non-commercial reports and webpages

2. Required Attribution

Any time you use one of our images, you must include a citation acknowledging fishesof.com. For example:

Wood, J., Bissette, J., Rohde, F. C., Alley, Z., & Smith, S. (2025).
fishesof.com: A Photographic Archive of Fish Biodiversity.
Retrieved [Month Day, Year], from https://www.fishesof.com

You can paste that into a caption or reference list—whatever fits your style guide.

3. Prohibited Uses

• Commercial or for-profit uses of any kind (e.g. advertising, book covers, product packaging, paid downloads)
• Uncredited re-posting or republication
• Creation of derivative works (cropping, color-shifting, text-overlay) without prior written permission

4. Commercial Licensing

If you’d like to use our images for commercial purposes, or need a high-resolution file for print/publication, please contact us at info@fishesof.com. We’ll be happy to discuss licensing fees and terms.