Permit Jack Fish Underwater St John US Virgin Islands // ST JOHN, US Virgin Islands — ein Unterwasserfoto von zwei silbernen Permit Jack Fischen (Trachinotus falcatus), die nebeneinander im klaren Wasser vor St. John auf den US Virgin Islands schwimmen. Das Bild zeigt die unverwechselbare silbrige Färbung und die stromlinienförmigen Körper dieser beliebten Wildfische.
5001 x 3354 px | 42,3 x 28,4 cm | 16,7 x 11,2 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
22. November 2006
Ort:
Underwater, St John, US Virgin Islands, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Permit Jack (Trachinotus falcatus), captured in this underwater scene off St. John in the US Virgin Islands, is a highly sought-after game fish known for its fighting ability and elusive nature. These fish, characterized by their silvery bodies, deeply forked tails, and compressed oval shape, are typically found in the warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea. St. John, the smallest of the three main US Virgin Islands, is renowned for its pristine marine ecosystems, with much of its surrounding waters protected as part of the Virgin Islands National Park. The park's underwater environments offer exceptional visibility, making it a premier destination for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Permit Jack fish often travel in small schools or pairs, as depicted in this image, and are known to inhabit areas near coral reefs, rocky outcroppings, and sandy flats. Their diet consists primarily of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. The presence of these fish in the waters around St. John indicates a healthy marine ecosystem, as Permit are sensitive to environmental changes and overfishing. The US Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States, has implemented various marine conservation efforts to protect species like the Permit Jack and preserve the biodiversity of its coastal waters, ensuring sustainable populations for both ecological balance and recreational fishing.
