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Acanthurus olivaceus - surgeonfish grazing on algae on new reef material

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Description

Acanthurus olivaceus - surgeonfish grazing on algae on new reef material.Demonstrates artificial reef contribution to food chain.Murky waters occurred under certain conditions of current and swell.Fish biomass increased greatly during murky water episodes.

Photographer

Dr. James P. McVey

Display Date

Apr-68

Location

Pokai Bay, Oahu

Collection

Coral Kingdom

Pacific Reefs

An Artificial Reef

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Sea Grant Program

Keywords

Coral Reefs

Artificial Reef

Vertebrates Fish