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Invasive Ta'ape Snapper Schools Spotted Over Hawaiian Reefs

Original: A school of Bluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, swim over a sandy ocean reef. The fish were introduced to Hawaii in the late

Wildlife photography of a school of Bluestripe Snapper, known in Hawaii as Ta'ape, gliding over a sandy reef is drawing attention to the species' history in the islands. The fish were introduced to Hawaiian waters in the late 1950s and are now regarded as invasive, prompting discussion about their impact on native reef ecosystems.

Why now: Striking imagery of a well-known invasive species is renewing conversation about the ecological effects of the 1950s introduction.

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