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Invasive Ta'ape snapper thrive on Hawaiian reefs decades after introduction
Original: A school of Bluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, swim over a sandy ocean reef. The fish were introduced to Hawaii in the late
Bluestripe Snapper, known in Hawaii as Ta'ape, were introduced to the islands in the late 1950s and are now considered an invasive species. Wildlife photographers are sharing striking images of large schools of the fish swimming over sandy reef bottoms, drawing attention to how thoroughly the species has established itself in Hawaiian waters since its deliberate release.
Why now: Striking underwater photography of an invasive species is prompting renewed discussion about its ecological impact in Hawaii.
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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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