No fish can blink both eyes independently.
Here's why:
* Eyelid Structure: Fish eyelids are mostly transparent membranes called "nictitating membranes" which slide across the eye from the inside. They don't close completely like human eyelids.
* Function: The nictitating membrane's primary purpose is to protect the eye from debris and help with underwater visibility. It can be drawn over the eye when needed, similar to a windshield wiper.
So, while fish have eyelids, they don't blink in the traditional sense.