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Silky shark, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Stable populations of Silky Sharks patrol the rich coral reefs of Gardens of the Queen, National Marine park, Cuba. Unlike many places in the world The Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park has stable populations of sharks Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Silversides soar through mangrove, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Atlantic silverside fish seek cover in the Highly productive mangrove systems throughout the Gardens of the Queen Cuba provide critical nursery habitat for marine organisms , foraging ares for adult fish and crocodiles and help stabilize the southern coast of Cuba during hurricane events. The unique and dense mangrove systems in the Gardens of the Queen contribute to its overall high productivity and biodiversity. Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu 2 Experts: Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Silversides form carousels around mangrove roots, Gardens of the
Silversides form carousels around mangrove roots. complex mangrove ecosystems of the gardens of the queen serve as critical habitat for marine nursery areas and physical protection against storms for the southern coast of cuba Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: Jennifer Hayes
David Doubilet photographs an American crocodile at night in Gar
David Doubilet with American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, an apex predator that lives in the dense mangroves within the Gardens of the Queen, National Marine Park. The crocodiles navigate the mangroves keeping water channels open and making new ones helping sustain water flow through these critical habitats. Scientists refer to them as the engineers of the mangrove Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu 2 Experts: Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: Jennifer Hayes
Silky sharks, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Stable populations of Silky Sharks patrol the rich coral reefs of Gardens of the Queen, National Marine park, Cuba. Unlike many places in the world The Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park has stable populations of sharks Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
American crocodile, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
American crocodile, an apex predator that lives in the dense mangroves within the Gardens of the Queen, National Marine Park. The crocodiles navigate the mangroves keeping water channels open and making new ones helping sustain water flow through these critical habitats. They are called the engineers of the mangrove. Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
American crocodile at night, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
American crocodile, an apex predator that lives in the dense mangroves within the Gardens of the Queen, National Marine Park. The crocodiles navigate the mangroves keeping water channels open and making new ones helping sustain water flow through these critical habitats. They are called the engineers of the mangrove. Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Silky shark at dusk, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Stable populations of Silky Sharks patrol the rich coral reefs of Gardens of the Queen, National Marine park, Cuba. Unlike many places in the world The Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park has stable populations of sharks Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Silky Sharks, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Stable populations of Silky Sharks patrol the rich coral reefs of Gardens of the Queen, National Marine park, Cuba. Unlike many places in the world The Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park has stable populations of sharks Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Trio of Silky Sharks, Gardens of the Queen, Cuba
Stable populations of Silky Sharks patrol the rich coral reefs of Gardens of the Queen, National Marine park, Cuba. Unlike many places in the world The Gardens of the Queen National Marine Park has stable populations of sharks Two Expert contacts Marine Biologist Dr Fabian Pina Amargos fabianpina1972@gmail.com (c):+535-348-8489 Dr. Julio A Baisre Acuario Nacional de Cuba (53) 7 205 1774 juliob@acuarionacional.cu Photographer: David Doubilet
Harp seal pup waiting for its mother, Gulf of St. Lawrence
harp seal pups (pagophilus groenlandicus) on greatly diminished ice pack in the gulf of st lawrence. Photographer: David Doubilet