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Orangespotted Filefish
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Orangespotted Filefish
Curacao (Tugboat) – 10/11/2018
Regrowing Coral
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In an effort to restore the staghorn coral population in Curacao, volunteers have planted and are monitoring these coral nurseries. http://coralrestorationcuracao.org/
Coral Bleaching
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This is what coral bleaching looks like. The bottom rim is a skeletal version of its healthier self. As a result of climate change ocean temperatures have increased. Two degrees Celsius may not seem like a lot, but for marine life, including this coral, it’s like living with a constant fever. Learn more and take action: https://www.chasingcoral.com/take-action/
Sea Pearl – Algae
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Sea Pearl – Algae
Curacao (Tugboat) – 10/11/2018
Under the water these look like small crystal balls, but in fact they are algae! Apparently each glass-looking ball is a single cell. More information can be found on this helpful website: https://poseidonsweb.com/sea-pearl-algae-species-spotlight/
Secretary Blenny
Secretary Blenny
Dominica (Witch’s Point) – 1/15/2017 & Roatan, Honduras (Dixie) – 3/24/2016 & Curacao (Tugboat) – 10/11/2018
Puddingwife
Puddingwife – Juvenile Phase
Curacao (Tugboat) – 10/11/2018
Puddingwife – Initial Phase
Cozumel, Mexico (San Clamente) – 5/9/2015