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yellowtail snapper

The yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus), abundant in the waters of the Florida Keys, is the center of a large commercial and recreational fishing industry. Found in the water column above the reef, this is usually one of the first species a diver or snorkeler will see upon entering the water. Photo by Jim Raymont, NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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