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Scientists are investigating habitat connectivity in Flower Garden Banks NMS

Graphic showing different types of fish swimming over a coral reef.

Scientists are investigating habitat connectivity in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Using acoustic and satellite telemetry to track fish movements, researchers can study fish behavior, including movement across the ecosystem and habitat preferences across the sanctuary. https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/tracking-fish-movements-to-understand-habitat-connectivity-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-video/