Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ... Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Nearshore Species of Concern Sand tiger sharks SHARKS are a species of concern. concern They are light grey/brown in color and have a white belly with yellow blotches. They have two dorsal fins of similar size, a very short snout, and small eyes. They generally occupy the surf zone down to depths of about 25m. However, they may also be found in shallow bays, around coral reefs, and to depths of 200m on the continental shelf. They usually live near the bottom, but have been found throughout the water column. These sharks are primarily active at night, and travel alone or in small schools.
Nearshore Species of Concern GROUPER is a species of The Nassau grouper concern and can be found in coastal waters to depths of about 100m. Adults are generally found near shallow high-relief coral reefs and rocky bottoms to a depth of at least 90m. Juveniles are known to inhabit seagrass beds and areas around coral clumps covered with macroalgae. Nassau grouper are characterized by 5 dark brown vertical bars on a pale tan or gray body with black spots around the eyes.
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Nearshore <strong>Species</strong> <strong>of</strong> Concern<br />
Sand tiger sharks<br />
SHARKS<br />
are a species <strong>of</strong> concern. concern They are light<br />
grey/brown <strong>in</strong> color and have a white belly with yellow blotches.<br />
They have two dorsal f<strong>in</strong>s <strong>of</strong> similar size, a very short snout, and<br />
small eyes. They generally occupy <strong>the</strong> surf zone down to depths <strong>of</strong><br />
about 25m. However, <strong>the</strong>y may also be found <strong>in</strong> shallow bays,<br />
around coral reefs, and to depths <strong>of</strong> 200m on <strong>the</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ental shelf.<br />
They usually live near <strong>the</strong> bottom, but have been found throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> water column. These sharks are primarily active at night, and<br />
travel alone or <strong>in</strong> small schools.
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