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Ocean sunfish

mola mola

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3811, -80.6667

Field Notes

Description:

estimated 400 pounds

Habitat:

spotted approx. 20 miles offshore of port canaveral

Notes:

This photo was generously gifted by a friend on a blue water fishing trip that I was not able to attend.

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Ocean sunfish

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Comments (1)
lori.tas
Excellent. They get unbelievably big off of our coasts.
Photographed
PublishedMay 25, 2011

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