Ever seen a ocean sunfish? They are known as one of the heaviest bony fishes in the world, reaching up to 2,205 lb. These odd swimming fish belong to order Tetraodontiformis, including filefishes and pufferfishes. We had the pleasure of seeing one April 2019 in the GoM! #molamola
It's #SpookySeason! Check out this whale fall found last year in @MBNMS.
When a whale dies at sea, its body sinks to the seafloor and begins to decompose where scavengers consume the whale. If that doesn't put you in a spooky mood, we don't know what will!
#EarthIsBlue
In conjunction with our towed underwater video, we also collect water column data using an EK60 echosounder to analyze #fishbiomass. Check out all the details with our printable infographic on our website!
https://t.co/yhZCm8HpLd
#Watercolumndata#Research#Underwater#Science
Here’s a look at staghorn coral reproduction up close! @rescueareef captured the crucial process of broadcast spawning for us.The ability of these restored corals to reproduce is a sign that our efforts are working and supporting the natural recovery of Florida's Coral Reef.
Have you been catching up on some quality reading while spending more time at home? Do you need a cool bookmark to hold your place while you grab a snack? Check out our printable bookmarks! https://t.co/QDIoGka9TQ
#CSCAMP#Fishfacts#Fish#Science#Research