Has any kind of marine or ocean dwelling fish been successfully transplanted from coast to coast in the United States?
Yes, larvae and juveniles of the shad and the striped bass were taken from the Atlantic and released in the Pacific in the 1870’s. So successful were the transplants that shad became permanent inhabitants of waters from southeast Alaska to Los Angeles, and striped bass support a good sport fishery off the California and Oregon coast. Striped Bass How large do ocean sunfish get? All four species reach from seven to ten feet in length. Because of their tremendous weight, the fish are difficult to land and weigh. One accurately weighed specimen tipped the scales at 3,102 pounds. Ocean Sunfish Images Courtesy of… Copyright Mike Johnson How do porcupine fish inflate themselves? All puffer-like fish inflate by pumping water into special sacs when in their natural environment. Out of water, a puffer fills the sacs with air instead, and takes on a ballon-like appearance.
