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Invasive Bluestripe Snapper Photographed on Hawaiian Reef

Original: Bluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, an invasive species, hang out at an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints av

A wildlife photographer has shared images of bluestripe snapper, known in Hawaii as ta'ape, gathering on an ocean reef. The fish, introduced to Hawaiian waters decades ago, are considered an invasive species that compete with native marine life. The post, which offers prints of the photo for sale, is drawing attention to the species' ongoing presence on local reefs.

Why now: Striking reef photography featuring a familiar invasive species resonates with ocean and wildlife enthusiasts.

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