why do oarfish beach themselves?
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Even though it is a deep water species, it is not too uncommon to see an oarfish. These unusual creatures have been known to wash ashore on beaches after storms, providing endless hours of fascination for curious onlookers. They also have a habit of floating near the surface of the water when they are sick or dying.
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The reason they are at the surface trying to breathe is due to a lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. The low levels of oxygen are mainly due to a lack of aeration or poor water quality, which can then cause the fish to stress.
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They are not a great species to keep with any fish that has long fins, such as the long ventral 'feelers' on the gourami, or male guppies since the loaches are known for fin nipping. ... They are very territorial and often fight, they are like Betta fish in this respect.
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Tourists visit this beach because of its peaceful atmosphere and its scenic beauty. Juhu Beach is also famous for its local delicacies and street food. The food stalls set up here offer excellent cuisines and snack items. People in Mumbai visit this beach to relax and enjoy after a long, tedious day.
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Their blood is transparent.” Detrich said they likely evolved this trait because they live in the cold, stormy waters around Antarctica; the very cold Southern Ocean dissolves much more oxygen than tropical waters. The icefish obtain oxygen in physical solution through their gills and directly through their skin.
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Or maybe the name "dogfish" is enough to turn seafood consumers away. Maybe it's the taste. Whatever it is, the abundant fish has been seen in the US as a lower-valued species — “trash fish” — so that much of the catch is exported overseas. ... It's a nice flaky, white fish, and very tasty."
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They are an active fish, but when weather changes take place, they become even more active. This species is one of the few Loaches that does not need to be kept in a school. They get along well with virtually all other fish and provide plenty of action for the tank.
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Detrich said they likely evolved this trait because they live in the cold, stormy waters around Antarctica; the very cold Southern Ocean dissolves much more oxygen than tropical waters. The icefish obtain oxygen in physical solution through their gills and directly through their skin.
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Sculpin are fabulous to eat, and fun to catch. They always put up a strong determined fight and pull hard for their size. I keep my fish alive until I get home and with a gloved hand, fillet them while avoiding the spines. Their heads are large and solid and make a good handle.
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Pufferfish can inflate into a ball shape to evade predators. Also known as blowfish, these clumsy swimmers fill their elastic stomachs with huge amounts of water (and sometimes air) and blow themselves up to several times their normal size. Some pufferfish species also have spines on their skin to ward off predators.
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Except for those living in coastal communities — or even inland if we're talking freshwater species — for most people, eating fish is a choice, not a necessity. Some people believe that the sole purpose of fish is for us to eat them. They are seen as commodities.
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Birds generate lift through the motion of their wings (they are also fairly light for their volume, which helps a lot). Fish (most of them, anyhow) have a gas bladder that controls their buoyancy.
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A solitary sort, it can quickly swim up or down in that position, maintaining that verticality. That ability would help to hide it from predators that look for lateral shadows.
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They move slowly because their fins are small and they swim upright. As they drift along a current, seahorses need to be able to protect themselves from predators. To defend themselves, they can quickly change colors, allowing them to blend into the background and effectively disappear from hungry predators.
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Freshwater fish that wind up in seawater will have a similar experience, eventually dying as their bodies become overly dehydrated. It's critical that fish use osmosis to regulate salt in their bodies.
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Fish are known to jump out of the water for three reasons: to catch non-aquatic prey such as insects or spiders, to escape from predators, and to avoid obstacles in their migration routes. But none of these reasons seemed to fit the unusual ecology of the Trinidadian guppy.
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Alligators are freshwater animals and you won't see one on the beach (we have no idea why its called Alligator Point). You will probably see some at Wakulla Springs or in some of the rivers or lakes. As with the shark, attacks are very rare.