Acanthurus olivaceus - surgeonfish grazing on algae on new reef material

Acanthurus olivaceus - surgeonfish grazing on algae on new reef material. Demonstrates artificial reef contribution to food chain. Murky waters occurred under certain conditions of current and swell. Fish biomass increased greatly during murky water episodes.

Photo Category: Coral Reefs - Artificial Reef - Vertebrates Fish
Photo Location: Pokai Bay, Oahu
Photo Date: April 1968

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Author: Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA Sea Grant Program/ NOAA

License: Public Domain Mark 1.0 (Public domain)

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