Reef Fact:
(Photo © Kim Walker Stanberry)
West Indian manatees have no natural enemies, and it is believed they can live 60 years or more.
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Reef Fact: Christmas tree worms are found in a variety of colors and measure 2-3 cm in diameter, dozens of these worms will typically adorn massive coral heads in local waters.
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Reef Fact:
Goliath grouper produce a distinctly audible rumbling sound generated by the muscular contraction of the swim bladder. This sound travels great distances underwater and is used to locate other grouper and as a territorial warning.
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Reef Fact:
Octopuses have sensory receptors at the bottom of their suckers that enable them to “taste” whatever they touch. Please donate now to support our work to improve and protect coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The Parrotfish belongs to one of the 80 species of fishes of the family Scaridae (order Perciformes) found on tropical reefs. Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact:
Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) Photo: NOAA
Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) Photo: NOAA
Queen conch (Strombus gigas) blood contains hemocyanin, a copper containing molecule. When the hemocyanin interacts with oxygen during the process of respiration, it turns blue making queen conch “bluebloods.” Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs.
