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Underwater Views of Common Fish Inhabiting Eelgrass Meadows in Skagit Bay, Washington

By Western Fisheries Research Center July 2024 (approx.)
Underwater views of common fish inhabiting eelgrass meadows in Skagit Bay, Washington
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Explore the underwater world of Skagit Bay eelgrass meadows where a diverse group of fish are visible, including the elegant Pacific Herring school , the unusual Snake Prickleback, the striking Pacific Spiny Dogfish, the graceful Shiner Perch, and the majestic juvenile Chinook Salmon.

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Public Domain.

Photo Credit: Chelsea Hurtado (CISCOES intern), Steve Rubin (USGS WFRC researcher), and Eric Grossman (USGS research geologist with PCMSC)