Monacanthidae: The Importance of an Adaptable Species in a Changing Ocean

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Coastlines are the bridge between human activity and marine life. Increased human activity along coastlines damages and destroys marine communities that live in these shallow waters. Monacanthidae, an adaptable coastal fish family, has shown versatility in finding complementary habitats ranging from temperate to tropical waters. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessment of the conservation status of threatened species shows the Monacanthidae survivability fares relatively well compared to other families within coastal marine communities. This presentation discusses the importance of these fishes, and outlines reasons to protect and research them.

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Biology

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Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Conference Room 1310

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2-13-2016 10:15 AM

End Date

2-13-2016 11:15 AM

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Monacanthidae: The Importance of an Adaptable Species in a Changing Ocean

Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Conference Room 1310

Coastlines are the bridge between human activity and marine life. Increased human activity along coastlines damages and destroys marine communities that live in these shallow waters. Monacanthidae, an adaptable coastal fish family, has shown versatility in finding complementary habitats ranging from temperate to tropical waters. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessment of the conservation status of threatened species shows the Monacanthidae survivability fares relatively well compared to other families within coastal marine communities. This presentation discusses the importance of these fishes, and outlines reasons to protect and research them.