Caribbean Coral Reef:Day Life World
Caribbean Coral Reef:
As you descend near the reef scene, you are careful to avoid touching or bumping into coral. Why?
A green moray eel can be seen opening and closing its mouth slowly and continuously. Is this a sign that the eel is going to attack?
As you see this green moray eel, you wonder how it gets its green coloration. How does it get its green coloration?
You see many examples of camouflage on the daytime reef scene. Which fish do you see upside down, looking like a branch of soft coral?
Looking closer at this particular reef fish, you notice it has a sharp spine on both of its sides near the base of its tail. Can you name this fish? *Hint: This spine is sometimes called a scalpel.
As you continue your observation of reef fishes you see this 5-striped damselfish defending its territory. Take a look at the opposite side of this page to name this fish.
This colorful fish can be seen feeding on hard coral. What fish is it? *Hint: Part of the name of this fish is also the name of a bird.
Observe the reef fishes here at the Maine Aquarium. Think about the adaptations they have made in order to survive in their unique coral reef environment.
