Over 200 species of coral reef fish occur in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico

Deep reef fish diversity. Over 200 species of coral reef fish occur in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, and many of these species occur on deep reefs. How many different kinds of fish can you find in this photograph from the deep reef community of West Flower Garden Bank? Image courtesy of NOAA FGBNMS/UNCW-NURC. Click here to view answer.

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