Alopias vulpinus These sharks are easily recognized by the long upper lobe of the caudal fin (top half of the tail), which they use to stun their prey, usually smaller schooling fish. They are fast swimmers that will sometimes leap out of the water. Because they have small mouths and teeth, and a
The northwestern Indian ocean and eastern Pacific are especially important fishing
VENOMOUS Other common names Cottonmouth, Cottonmouth Moccasin, Water Moccasin, Moccasin Basic description The average adult Florida cottonmouth is 30-48 inches (76-122 cm) in total length. This snake is heavy bodied with a pattern of light brown and dark brown crossbands containing many dark sp
Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian
Istiophorus platypterus The sailfish is one of the faster of the marine creatures, and one of the more popular in recreational fishing, despite the meat being of little value. This highly recognizable fish can grow to be over 10 feet long, including its elongated bill and its forked caudal fin. I
This species may also be found in the Indian Ocean to approximately 35-45° S latitude
Carcharhinus melanopterus A small-medium sized shark with recognizable black fin tips with white highlights. Blacktip reef sharks are abundant on coral reefs, making them a popular species in reef and dive tourism. They are also frequently displayed in aquaria. Order – Carcharhiniformes Famil
Life-history and ecology of sharks at Aldabra Atoll, Indian Ocean.
Epinephelus itajara This large, solitary fish will defend its territory when threatened, with aggressive body language and a rumbling sound it makes with its swim bladder. Its large, thick, elongated body can grow to over 8 feet long (and up to 800 pounds), from rounded snout and small eyes, to s
Importance to Humans A 450 pound goliath grouper caught by Buddy Jenks at the Big Indian
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1763, the city was home to Spaniards, American-born Spanish (criollos), American Indians
A Fish Tale: Sawfish Fact and Fiction Through History By Carmen Elenberger For years sawfish carried a reputation as a formidable denizen of the deep. Their reputation was spread by writers such as Jules Verne, whose famous Captain Nemo instructed his sailors in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The
In 1884, sawfish were described as being very common in the Indian River Lagoon (
The seagrass is greener along Florida’s Nature Coast … figuratively, that is. A new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series shows that seagrass ecosystems along the northern half of Florida’s Gulf Coast have remained relatively healthy and undisturbed for the last several thous
indicated as much as 60% of seagrass coverage had been lost in a 56-mile stretch of the Indian
Hexanchus griseus This large, deepwater shark is an example of significantly more primitive species found only as fossils. It has a broad, flat head, large green eyes, and a small, single dorsal fin far along its back. Average length is 15 to 16 feet long, and it is gray to olive to brown in colo
Its range in the Indian Ocean includes off Madagascar and Mozambique.
Tremarctos floridanus Quick Facts Common Name: Florida spectacled bear Much more common as a fossil in Florida than the living black bear. Thought to be primarily a herbivore like the living South American spectacled bear. Sometimes called the „Florida cave bear“ but they are not clos
Johns River Dredge Indian River County— Vero Canal Site; Winter Beach, Luther
