RUSTY PARROTFISH — Parrotfish are not only loudly colored, but they are actually loud. While tropical oceans appear peaceful, under the water, coral reefs are quite noisy. You guessed it, our friend Rusty here is one of the culprits. Parrotfish use their sharp beak to break off bits of coral causing a ruckus

COBIA — The cobia’s large pectoral fins help the fish attain the profile of a shark. Interestingly, cobia lack a swim bladder, an internal gas-filled organ that help fish control buoyancy. Therefore, cobia expend more energy swimming than most fish to maintain a specific water depth.

GALILEAN TILAPIA — Meet “Galilaeus”. Archaeologists believe these Tilapia (a.k.a. Sarotherodon galilaeus) populated the Sea of Galilee during the lifetime of Jesus Christ. Sometimes referred to as Saint Peter’s Fish, these fish still populate the region and are often eaten throughout Israel.

ROOSTERFISH — The roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) is found in the warmer shallow waters of the Pacific from Baja California to Peru. This popular sport fish is admired for being a strong fighter. Their name comes from the "rooster comb", seven long spines on the dorsal fin.

CREDITS — All research and artwork by Jay Winkler. Video reel production and exhibit page layout by Jessica Underwood, digital framing by Riley Osterlind, website development by Bryan Ceccarelli, and copyediting by Maxwell Reil.

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