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A couple clips of various anoles.
Various Anolis (Anoles)
Unidentified tropical fish found in stony coral in Australian waters.
Australian Tropical fish, underwater
Various coral fish interacting in underwater shot.
Chaetodon melannotus (Blackback butterflyfish)…
The American flamingo is found in tropical wetlands. A migratory shallow water bird that gets its distinctive color from the pink crustaceans it feeds on. It also consumes algae.
Phoenicopterus ruber (American Flamingo) 1
The American flamingo is found in tropical wetlands. A migratory shallow water bird that gets its distinctive color from the pink crustaceans it feeds on. It also consumes algae.
Phoenicopterus ruber (American Flamingo) 2
The American flamingo is found in tropical wetlands. A migratory shallow water bird that gets its distinctive color from the pink crustaceans it feeds on. It also consumes algae.
Phoenicopterus ruber (American Flamingo) 3
The species, also known commonly as a clown featherback fish, occurs in Thailand, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, and Cambodia. It has been introduced to Myanmar and the Philippines for aquaculture. Juveniles are popular in the aquarium trade and large fish are popular for public aquaria. In some parts of the Philippines, its introduction is wreaking havoc on the local fishing industry.
Chitala ornata (Clown knifefish)
Typical house design found on Caribbean islands.
Caribbean house
Unsustainable development and overfishing threaten Belize's coral reefs.
Belize coral reefs in jeopardy
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
Best management practices are needed from the ridge to the reef for healthy coastal zones and positive social wellbeing.
The coastal areas of Guatemala are impacted by…
The reduction of impacts and threats to the coastal ecosystem of Honduras benefits both humans and coral reefs.
The current features of and threats to the…
The timing of tropical storms and hurricanes can have major impacts on the life histories of Chesapeake Bay flora and fauna. Changes in water salinity can cause early spawning in some species, such as the blue crab, and increased sediment can cause widespread die-off of seagrasses.
Storm Timing and Impacts on Chesapeake Bay Flora…
This diagram illustrates the main threats from hurricanes and tropical storms. The counterclockwise circulation of winds in the Northern Hemisphere causes maximum winds and maximum storm surges.
Threats from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Sunlight piercing the dense canopy of saw palmetto palms, live oak trees, bromeliads, ferns, and Spanish moss. Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Florida.
Florida forest
Conceptual diagram illustrating changes in seagrasses in Johnson Key Basin, Western Florida Bay, and the relative coverage of seagrass species.
Changes in seagrass in Johnson Key Basin
Conceptual diagram illustrating a healthy coral reef ecosystem (left) and a biologically stressed coral reef ecosystem (right). Arrows indicate consumption or other negative impact to life corals.
Healthy vs. biologically stressed coral reef…
After tropical Storm Irene, trash, mud, and logs washed into the bay.
Affects of tropical storm Irene
Illustration of a generic tropical shrub
Generic shrub: tropical
Illustration of a banana tree
Banana tree 1
Illustration of banana tree with bunch of bananas
Banana tree with fruit
Tropical blue fish also known as Palette Surgeonfish, Hippo Tang, Hepatus Tang, Blue Surgeonfish, and Regal Tang. Photographed at Monterey Bay Auarium
Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
Cycas revoluta (sago palm or king sago palm). Note this is actually a cycad and not a palm.
Cycas revoluta
Illustration of Atherinomorus duodecimalis (Tropical silverside)
Atherinomorus duodecimalis (Tropical silverside)
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