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== Fish on Earth == | == Fish on Earth == | ||
On [[Earth]], fish swam in water. ([[TV]]: | On [[Earth]], fish swam in water. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Listen (TV story)}}) Oceans on Earth, including the [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]], [[Indian Ocean|Indian]] and [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] contained deep [[ocean trench]]es. The high pressure in these trenches meant that fish had to be specially adapted in order to survive. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Slow Decay (novel)}}) [[Land fish]] were able to travel across [[land]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (TV story)}}) | ||
=== Uses === | === Uses === | ||
On Earth, [[fish and chips]] were often served as food. ([[TV]]: | On Earth, [[fish and chips]] were often served as food. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Rebel Flesh (TV story)}}) The [[Eleventh Doctor]] particularly enjoyed [[fish finger]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Eleventh Hour (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Fishing]], the sport of catching fish, was a popular pastime enjoyed by [[the Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: | [[Fishing]], the sport of catching fish, was a popular pastime enjoyed by [[the Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Androids of Tara (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Two Doctors (TV story)}}) | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
The [[Sixth Doctor]] ate fish, among other foods, at a feast with [[Alfred the Great]] in the [[9th century]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Sixth Doctor]] ate fish, among other foods, at a feast with [[Alfred the Great]] in the [[9th century]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Man Who Wouldn't Give Up (short story)}}) | ||
In [[1892]], a group of [[Irish immigrants (Have You Seen This Man?)|Irish immigrants]] caught a strange fish on their journey to [[Melbourne]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1892]], a group of [[Irish immigrants (Have You Seen This Man?)|Irish immigrants]] caught a strange fish on their journey to [[Melbourne]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Have You Seen This Man? (short story)}}) | ||
In [[Victorian]] times, [[Showman|showmen]] used to draw the crowds by taking the [[skull]] of a [[cat]], glueing it to a fish and calling it a [[mermaid]]. The [[Ninth Doctor]] compared the [[Slitheen]]'s [[Alien (Aliens of London)|genetically modified pig]] with this trick while explaining the pig's true nature to [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TV]]: | In [[Victorian]] times, [[Showman|showmen]] used to draw the crowds by taking the [[skull]] of a [[cat]], glueing it to a fish and calling it a [[mermaid]]. The [[Ninth Doctor]] compared the [[Slitheen]]'s [[Alien (Aliens of London)|genetically modified pig]] with this trick while explaining the pig's true nature to [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Aliens of London (TV story)}}) | ||
[[File:Poking fish.jpg|left|thumb|[[Leela]] prods dead fish on [[Fang Rock]]. ([[TV]]: | [[File:Poking fish.jpg|left|thumb|[[Leela]] prods dead fish on [[Fang Rock]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)}})]] | ||
In | In [[1902]], when [[Fang Rock]] rock was engulfed in [[fog]] during a [[Rutan]] scouting mission, [[Leela]] found dead fish floating in a pool of water and poked them with her knife. The [[Fourth Doctor]] attributed their deaths to an electrical field present on the island. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Horror of Fang Rock (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[1984]], [[Frank Harris]] was recruited from the refinery to work on a plan to restock the [[North Sea]] with fish. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1984]], [[Frank Harris]] was recruited from the refinery to work on a plan to restock the [[North Sea]] with fish. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Downtime (novelisation)}}) | ||
In [[2011]], due to an [[Hetocumtek|alien totem pole]], fish started raining from the sky. ([[TV]]: | In [[2011]], due to an [[Hetocumtek|alien totem pole]], fish started raining from the sky. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Curse of Clyde Langer (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[2013]], many fish in [[Ambermouth]] harbour died overnight due to the presence of [[silicon quartz]] in the water. [[Gull]]s gorged on the bodies until they couldn't fly. ([[AUDIO]]: | In [[2013]], many fish in [[Ambermouth]] harbour died overnight due to the presence of [[silicon quartz]] in the water. [[Gull]]s gorged on the bodies until they couldn't fly. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Eldrad Must Die! (audio story)}}) | ||
When asked by [[Ramón Salamander]]'s [[chef]] [[Griffin (The Enemy of the World)|Griffin]] to tell him a menu for dinner, [[Victoria Waterfield]] suggested having fish on the menu. ([[TV]]: | When asked by [[Ramón Salamander]]'s [[chef]] [[Griffin (The Enemy of the World)|Griffin]] to tell him a menu for dinner, [[Victoria Waterfield]] suggested having fish on the menu. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Enemy of the World (TV story)}}) | ||
[[David Campbell]] caught a fish and teased [[Susan Foreman]] by dangling it in front of her face. ([[TV]]: | [[David Campbell]] caught a fish and teased [[Susan Foreman]] by dangling it in front of her face. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[5000000023]], [[Rose (A Rose by Any Other Name)|Rose-the-Cat]] caught a fish on [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]]. ([[COMIC]]: | In [[5000000023]], [[Rose (A Rose by Any Other Name)|Rose-the-Cat]] caught a fish on [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)}}) | ||
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The [[Second Doctor]] once ate fish served by [[Bior]] and his tribe in [[Scandinavia]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Second Doctor]] once ate fish served by [[Bior]] and his tribe in [[Scandinavia]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|That Which Went Away (short story)}}) | ||
The [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] were served fish, as well as [[canapé]]s, [[soup]] and [[trifle]], at a dinner in the [[Dreamhome]] hosted by [[Ernest Tiermann]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] were served fish, as well as [[canapé]]s, [[soup]] and [[trifle]], at a dinner in the [[Dreamhome]] hosted by [[Ernest Tiermann]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Sick Building (novel)}}) | ||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] once observed the "perfect defence" of a [[puffer fish]] when questioning as to whether there could be such a thing as "perfect hiding". ([[TV]]: | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] once observed the "perfect defence" of a [[puffer fish]] when questioning as to whether there could be such a thing as "perfect hiding". ([[TV]]: {{cs|Listen (TV story)}}) | ||
=== Types of fish on Earth === | === Types of fish on Earth === | ||
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== Elsewhere in the universe == | == Elsewhere in the universe == | ||
[[File:GASP Aqua Planet Flying Fish.jpg|thumb|"Flying" fish of the aqua planet. ([[COMIC]]: | [[File:GASP Aqua Planet Flying Fish.jpg|thumb|"Flying" fish of the aqua planet. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Dr. Who on the Aqua Planet (comic story)}})]] | ||
Like on Earth, fish could be found beneath the seas of other planets. [[Aaglon shark]]s were native to the waters of the planet [[Olleril]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Like on Earth, fish could be found beneath the seas of other planets. [[Aaglon shark]]s were native to the waters of the planet [[Olleril]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Tragedy Day (novel)}}) [[Fugora fish]] lived in the seas of [[Megerra]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Mean Streets (novel)}}) [[Lake Abydos]] was home to singing fish. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Neverland (audio story)}}) [[Yaddlefish]] were a type of fish which lived on [[Gallifrey]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Blind Fury (short story)}}) [[Kandalinga]] was home to a wide variety of fish, including some which were larger than the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Fishmen of Kandalinga (short story)}}) | ||
On the [[aqua planet]], the [[First Doctor]] observed small fish swimming alongside larger [[Aquamonster]]s in patches of [[invisibility|invisible]] [[liquid]], making the illusion that they were in [[flight]]. ([[COMIC]]: | On the [[aqua planet]], the [[First Doctor]] observed small fish swimming alongside larger [[Aquamonster]]s in patches of [[invisibility|invisible]] [[liquid]], making the illusion that they were in [[flight]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Dr. Who on the Aqua Planet (comic story)}}) | ||
Similarily, in [[Sardicktown]], fish existed which were able to swim through [[fog]], making it appear as if they were flying. The [[Eleventh Doctor]] encountered numerous [[sky fish]] and a [[sky shark]] in the town. ([[TV]]: | Similarily, in [[Sardicktown]], fish existed which were able to swim through [[fog]], making it appear as if they were flying. The [[Eleventh Doctor]] encountered numerous [[sky fish]] and a [[sky shark]] in the town. ([[TV]]: {{cs|A Christmas Carol (TV story)}}) | ||
Universally, some fish could be eaten. The [[Gumblejack]] was considered one of the tastiest fish in [[Mutter's Spiral]]. ([[TV]]: | Universally, some fish could be eaten. The [[Gumblejack]] was considered one of the tastiest fish in [[Mutter's Spiral]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Two Doctors (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Sevateem]] used [[spear]]s to catch fish on [[Planet (The Face of Evil)|their planet]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | The [[Sevateem]] used [[spear]]s to catch fish on [[Planet (The Face of Evil)|their planet]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Fate of Krelos (audio story)}}) | ||
== Other realities == | == Other realities == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] attempted to disguise his interest in the lack of vibrations on the deck of [[Starship UK]] by pretending to be looking for "an escaped fish". ([[TV]]: | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] attempted to disguise his interest in the lack of vibrations on the deck of [[Starship UK]] by pretending to be looking for "an escaped fish". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Beast Below (TV story)}}) | ||
Whilst dressed as [[Sherlock Holmes]], the Eleventh Doctor asked one of [[Walter Simeon]]'s servants if he had a fish called Colin. When he said "no", the Doctor said he didn't think he had. ([[TV]]: | Whilst dressed as [[Sherlock Holmes]], the Eleventh Doctor asked one of [[Walter Simeon]]'s servants if he had a fish called Colin. When he said "no", the Doctor said he didn't think he had. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Snowmen (TV story)}}) | ||
While serving as a governess under the alias Miss Montague, [[Clara Oswin Oswald]] claimed to her young charges in [[1892]] that she invented fish so she wouldn't be alone while [[swimming]]. ([[TV]]: | While serving as a governess under the alias Miss Montague, [[Clara Oswin Oswald]] claimed to her young charges in [[1892]] that she invented fish so she wouldn't be alone while [[swimming]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Snowmen (TV story)}}) | ||
The phrase "like shooting fish in a [[barrel]]" referred to doing something that was really easy. The [[Fourth Doctor]] compared tricking the guards on [[Zanak]] to shooting fish in a barrel. ([[TV]]: | The phrase "like shooting fish in a [[barrel]]" referred to doing something that was really easy. The [[Fourth Doctor]] compared tricking the guards on [[Zanak]] to shooting fish in a barrel. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pirate Planet (TV story)}}) [[Henry McMullan]] compared shooting the [[Drelleran]] to fish in a barrel. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Destination: Nerva (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Category:Fish| ]] | [[Category:Fish| ]] | ||
[[Category:Species from the real world]] | [[Category:Species from the real world]] | ||
