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Tetronarce californica This solitary coastal ray has a very round pectoral disc, and a tall dorsal fin near its large caudal fin on a stocky tail. It is a dark gray above, often with irregular dark spots, and pale white below, with the males growing to 36 inches long and females growing to almost
Danger to Humans The ancient Greeks and Romans used the electric current of the

Lutjanus campechanus These off-shore fish prefer deep reefs or rocky banks int he Western Atlantic. They’re a dark pink-red, fading to pale underbelly, and younger, smaller fish sometimes have a dark spot high on their sides. They are classically almond-shaped, with red eyes, and dorsal and anal
Danger to Humans There have been reports of ciguatera poisoning from human consumption

After our last trip, I had made some adjustments to the design of our long line but needed a special kind of rope. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related shipping delays, it took quite a while for the line to arrive, and we had it diverted to the field. We spent a day measuring out and prepping the ne
Since we were not in immediate danger I took to the internet.

From the jungles of Southeast Asia to the Greek Islands, Florida Museum of Natural History botanist Nico Cellinese has searched for the answers to how evolution works. But during fieldwork in the Mediterranean Basin—a biodiversity hotspot—she found more questions than answers. “There are so many
the Roucela group rare, Crowl is the first to point out they may actually be in danger

Carcharhinus isodon This small slender shark gets its name from its rows of small, fine, clear teeth. This social shark forms schools to hunt fish like menhaden and mullet, sometimes energetically chasing them into the beach surf (Castro, 1993). Order – Carcharhiniformes Family – Carcharhinid
Danger to Humans While this shark is not involved in any reported injuries, care

Negaprion brevirostris The lemon shark is easily recognized for its two, equally-sized dorsal fins and its yellow-brown to olive color- an ideal camouflage against the sandy in-shore areas they prefer to forage in. Lemon sharks average between 8 to 10 feet long as adults, but are generally not co
Danger to Humans Lemon sharks represent little threat to humans.

Epinephelus morio This stout, almond-shaped fish is a dark reddish brown on top, fading to a lighter pink underneath, with lighter spots and blotches across its body and darker margins to its fins. It has large, round eyes over a pointed snout, and a continuous spiny dorsal fin that ends at the s
Danger to Humans There have been reported cases of ciguatera from human consumption

Orectolobus maculatus This carpet shark has a flattened stocky body, stout tail, and wide lobed fins. Its upper lip is lined with dermal lobes that act as both camouflage and as bait for unsuspecting prey. This wobbegong can be distinduished from other wobbegong species by its golden sandy to lig
Image © Doug Perrine Danger to Humans The spotted wobbegong can be aggressive.

Lepisosteus osseus These primitive fish are distinctive for their elongated, torpedo-shaped bodies and their overly long snouts which are nearly twice the length of their heads and filled with a row of sharp teeth. They have thick, overlapping scales like armor, and grow to over 6.5 feet long, ma
Danger to Humans Due to large teeth the longnose gar poses a threat of cuts of laceration

Hypanus sabina These smaller stingrays grow to around 12 to 14 inches wide, and are brown to yellowish-brown on tip, and whitish underneath. They are oval with long, pointed snouts, appearing almost spade-shaped. They have long venomous spines on their tails, but they are not aggressive, so must
Danger to Humans Stingrays do not attack people, however if it is stepped on, the