– In an environment like the ocean, why do we the concepts of “up” and “down” so clearly respected?

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I mean fish tend to swim with their top facing the surface and their bottom facing the sea floor. I know it aligns with gravity, but why? Is there no advantage to living your life upside down or vertically?

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Quick answer : they are used to it, and it works.
Species won’t change habits if it doesn’t give an advantage.

Long answer : https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-dont-fish-swim-upside-down-180967192/

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