The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
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St. Vincent Island, Florida
The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
A Bleached Coral Next to an Unbleached Coral
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
Grunts and other fish species in mangroves
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter)
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Reef Urchin (Echinometra viridis)
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Coral Reef at Hurricane Hole USVI
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.
Curious manatee calf approaches scientist at Crystal River, Florida
Curious manatee calf approaches scientist at Crystal River, FloridaA curious manatee calf encounters a snorkeling scientist as the USGS Sirenia Project conducts fieldwork at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
Curious manatee calf approaches scientist at Crystal River, Florida
Curious manatee calf approaches scientist at Crystal River, FloridaA curious manatee calf encounters a snorkeling scientist as the USGS Sirenia Project conducts fieldwork at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata)
A Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata) moves slowly along the bottom near some bright green algae (Caulerpa racemosa).
A Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata) moves slowly along the bottom near some bright green algae (Caulerpa racemosa).
Four Eye Butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus)
Juvenile Four Eye Butterflyfishes (Chaetodon capistratus) find protection in the prop roots and feed on coral polyps.
Juvenile Four Eye Butterflyfishes (Chaetodon capistratus) find protection in the prop roots and feed on coral polyps.
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)
A juvenile Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) feeds on sponges with French Grunts nearby.
A juvenile Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) feeds on sponges with French Grunts nearby.
Corals and mangroves share clear waters
Sediment can smother corals, but Hurricane Hole has no sediment-bearing freshwater streams. Its clear waters are habitat for an entire community of marine life, including Montastrea corals and squirrelfish. Photo: Caroline Rogers, USGS, 2009
Sediment can smother corals, but Hurricane Hole has no sediment-bearing freshwater streams. Its clear waters are habitat for an entire community of marine life, including Montastrea corals and squirrelfish. Photo: Caroline Rogers, USGS, 2009
Red Mangrove trees
The seedlings of Red Mangrove trees germinate from fruits while still attached to the trees. Here many are growing within the roots of adult trees.
The seedlings of Red Mangrove trees germinate from fruits while still attached to the trees. Here many are growing within the roots of adult trees.
Flat Tree Oyster (Isognomon alatus)
At high tide, the red bark of the Red Mangrove Trees is submerged, creating a brilliant reflection at the water's surface. Flat Tree Oysters (Isognomon alatus) grow on the upper portions of the roots.
At high tide, the red bark of the Red Mangrove Trees is submerged, creating a brilliant reflection at the water's surface. Flat Tree Oysters (Isognomon alatus) grow on the upper portions of the roots.
Finger Coral (Porites sp), Lettuce Coral (Agaricia sp)
Finger Coral (Porites sp), Lettuce Coral (Agaricia sp)Small corals have settled and begun to grow on the prop roots (Finger Coral, Porites sp. on the left; Lettuce Coral, Agaricia sp. on the right).
Finger Coral (Porites sp), Lettuce Coral (Agaricia sp)
Finger Coral (Porites sp), Lettuce Coral (Agaricia sp)Small corals have settled and begun to grow on the prop roots (Finger Coral, Porites sp. on the left; Lettuce Coral, Agaricia sp. on the right).
Sponges in the Hurricane Hole mangroves
Sponges, such as the blue, green and orange ones growing on these prop roots, provide much of the color in the Hurricane Hole mangroves.
Sponges, such as the blue, green and orange ones growing on these prop roots, provide much of the color in the Hurricane Hole mangroves.
Giant Caribbean Anemone (Condylactis gigantea)
Giant Caribbean Anemones (Condylactis gigantea) display a wide range of colors but often have bright pink or purple tips.
Giant Caribbean Anemones (Condylactis gigantea) display a wide range of colors but often have bright pink or purple tips.
Fire Sponge (Tedania ignis)
Bright red Fire Sponges (Tedania ignis) can cause severe reactions if touched.
Bright red Fire Sponges (Tedania ignis) can cause severe reactions if touched.
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
An adult Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) bares his teeth.
An adult Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) bares his teeth.
Rock Beauty Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor)
The beautiful yellow and black Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor) is much less abundant than the other members of the Angelfish Family.
The beautiful yellow and black Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor) is much less abundant than the other members of the Angelfish Family.
Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis)
Spotted Trunkfishes (Lactophrys bicaudalis) feed mostly on Sea Squirts (Tunicates).
Spotted Trunkfishes (Lactophrys bicaudalis) feed mostly on Sea Squirts (Tunicates).
Queen Angelfish Hides in Mangrove Prop Roots
A Queen Angelfish peers through the safety of the mangrove roots across the rich colors and textures of corals, sponges, urchins, and algae. Queen Angelfish feed almost exclusively on sponges, which are abundant in these mangroves.
A Queen Angelfish peers through the safety of the mangrove roots across the rich colors and textures of corals, sponges, urchins, and algae. Queen Angelfish feed almost exclusively on sponges, which are abundant in these mangroves.