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Scientists are studying how and when fish use the banks and reefs of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Group of Atlantic creolefish over a reef in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
 

Scientists are studying how and when fish use the banks and reefs of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and have developed a video that describes how they are using acoustic technology to track fish movements and study fish behavior. 

Photo credit: G.P. Schmahl, NOAA