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Bluestripe Snapper, Hawaii's Invasive Reef Fish, Draw Attention
Original: A school of Bluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, swim over a sandy ocean reef. The fish were introduced to Hawaii in the late
Underwater photography showing a school of Bluestripe Snapper, known in Hawaii as Ta'ape, swimming over a sandy ocean reef is drawing attention on social media. The species was introduced to Hawaiian waters in the late 1950s and is now considered invasive, prompting discussion about its impact on native reef ecosystems.
Why now: Striking underwater imagery of a familiar but invasive species resonates with ocean and wildlife enthusiasts discussing Hawaii's reef ecology.
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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 13 snapshots from 9 h ago to 14 min ago.
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- A school of Bluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, swim over a sandy ocean reef. The fish were introduced to Hawaii in the late 1950s and are now considered invasive. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints available - DM me. # invasive # fish # sunday # creature # ocean # sea #… · hawaiianeye797@mastodon.online · 17
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