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    During this time a behavior budget was developed for activity observed in Crystal Cove while sightings of dolphins by the public in Newport Harbor were catalogued. Data was collected through onsite observations by 2 or more observers at a time. A Dorsal fin ID method was also used to determine individual dolphins that may be using the area more frequently than others. A total of 38 dolphins were observed from the Research cottage at Crystal Cove where the majority of activity consisted of unidirectional

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    “Splish! Splash!” The sound of bottlenose dolphins jumping and swimming around their tank excites a family at SeaWorld as they wait to experience their first encounter with the dolphins. Every year‚ bottlenose dolphins bring joy to hundreds of people in both captivity and the wild‚ but what do people truly know about them? Bottlenose dolphins are actually unique and interesting creatures. Bottlenose dolphins are one of thirty-two species of marine dolphins (World Book 297). Their scientific name

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    Andy Ton Ms. Morrissey AP Biology 9 January 2012 Fish Classification Lab |Fish # |Key # |Fish Name | |1 |1b>12b->13b->16a |Atlantic Salmon | |2 |1b->12b->13a->14b |Bullhead Catfish | |3 |1a->2b->6b->8b->10b |Blue Gill | |4 |1a->2a->3b->5b

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    volitans that may contribute to its success‚ both in its native and invasive ranges‚ is the venomous spines in its fins. There are venom glands along 13 dorsal spines‚ three anal spines‚ and two pelvic spines that extend about three quarters of the way up from the base to the tip (Morris 2009‚ 119). Lionfish venom possesses a toxin containing acetylcholine‚ which impacts neuromuscular

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    is one of the most abundant demersal shark species. This shark is gray or brownish on top and pale gray or white on its ventral side with irregular white spots on the top or sides of the body. The second dorsal fin is smaller than the first and both fins have spines at their origin. The caudal fin is asymmetrical with the upper lobe being larger. The smooth edged short and oblique teeth are similar in both the upper and lower jaw.” Habitat:  They prefer to have temperatures from 45 to 55 degrees

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    water their whole life. Sharks swim by moving their tail and bodies side to side; instead dolphins move their tails and bodies up and down. Lastly‚ one more main difference between a dolphin and a shark is the dorsal fin; on a dolphin the dorsal fin at the top is curve‚ yet on sharks the dorsal fin is straight. While they both live in the ocean‚ these are just a few points about how sharks and dolphins are truly different ocean creatures. Title: The Difference Between Sharks and Dolphins Topic

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    underside is also white‚ though both sides of the fluke are black. The two white patches that make up the hourglass shape are often connected by points or at least a thin white line‚ though in some individuals the two white patches do not touch. The dorsal fin is easily notable and concave‚ though in some individuals it becomes sharply hooked backwards. Pectoral flippers may also have a definite "elbow" and curve back sharply on their leading edge. Diet & Behaviour: Stomach contents of stranded hourglass

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    common called minnows or craps family. The minnow’s family has about 3032 species and 371 genera. Some of the key characteristics to define this family are toothless jaws‚ teeth in throat only‚ cycloid scales‚ single soft-rayed dorsal fin and a pair of abdominal pelvic fins. They also have large eye‚ scaleless head and body with conspicuous scales. The mouth is usually small and pointing forwards or downwards. Minnow’s family is diverse family includes goldfish‚ shiners‚ and carps. It ranges from

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    wild is about 1 to 5 years and they range from size 0.6 in to 14 in. Seahorses are very slow‚ they have a top speed of about 5 feet per hour (3). Seahorses are found in shallow areas‚ near the coral reefs‚ seagrass beds etc. They swim by using small fins on their back and behind their heads. Seahorses are the only species on earth where the male gives birth (3). Although‚ they don’t physically look like a fish they share some characteristics with them. These characteristics can be found in the following

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    Would you like to be kept in a small area‚ be told how to live your life and have no freedom whatsoever? Life for captive marine animals is nothing like life in the ocean. They have lost a lot in order to fulfil the entertainment we so called get from watching them perform and getting abused in the environments they are put in. Marine animals held in captivity should be illegal‚ because they are wild animals who are being mistreated by us‚ suffer horribly everyday‚ and are being kept in tiny places

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