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Cape Eelgrass
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The plant helps to bind
the sandy deposits, provides shelter for marine animals and
fish and becomes a source of food when it decomposes.Related speciesHalodule uninervis (also an estuarine plant, found in St Lucia and northwards) is similar, but its..
EnglishTesting Water Quality for Aquaculture
...Testing Water Quality for AquacultureTesting Water Quality for AquacultureAquaculture in South AfricaThe water quality of a dam and
the source water for aquaculture (freshwater
fish farming) must be tested before farming of
fish can start...
EnglishGreat White Pelican
...By feeding in groups they are able to “herd”
the fish into shallower water, to make catching
the fish easer. This pelican feeds mostly in
the early morning...
EnglishAfrican Harrier Hawk
...This harrier has been seen feeding on carrion, like
the remains of a
fish eagle kill,
fish and flamingos.African Marsh Harrier BreedingThe African marsh harrier is monogamous and builds a nest in a reed bed, well above
the water...
EnglishScorpionfish
...These
fish are mistaken for a stonefish and are pelagic spawners.Scorpionfish FeedingScorpionfish feed on small
fish and invertebrates.DistributionThey occur in all temperate and tropical oceans across
the world.Common SpeciesDevil scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis..
EnglishSpicy Tomato Consomme Recipe
...Carefully divide
the remaining ingredients (sliced ginger, chilli and leeks, basil,
fish sauce and halved baby tomatoes) among
the bowls.
Add two grilled prawns to each bowl. Check saltiness and add more
fish sauce if required...
EnglishHistory of Oyster Bay
...There are traces of shellfish, seal, penguin,
fish and flying birds and also visible
fish traps, consisting of artificial tidal pools used to catch
fish stranded by
the ebbing tide.Oyster Bay ShipwrecksOyster Bay became home to
the earliest known shipwreck..
EnglishGroupers
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The potato bass is a curious creature that will approach divers. These
fish swallow their food entirely and crush it with bony plates in
the pharynx...
EnglishManta Ray
...Food includes plankton and
fish larvae.DistributionOccurs in all temperate and tropical oceans of
the world.Common SpeciesReef mantaManta alfrediReef mantaManta alfrediGiant mantaManta birostris© Johan Boshoff..
EnglishAngelfish
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The larger
fish of this species can be rather bold. In their juvenile stage, some species may be cleaners to other
fish. They change dramatically in colouration as they mature...
EnglishWetland Birds of South Africa
...Both species prefer large stretches of brackish water.Fish Eagle©Karl SvendsenFish EagleIt is, however,
the fish eagle, Haliaeetus vocifer, that epitomizes
the wild waterways of Africa...
EnglishFilefish
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The frontal part of
the body is very deep which gives
the fish a triangular appearance.
The head narrows to
the mouth, which is small and holds its incisor-like teeth.
The first dorsal spine is long, and
the tail fin shortened...
EnglishSurf Zone at Cape Vidal
...Be prepared to get wet if you are brave enough to
fish for
the big kingfish (jack) from
the rocks. You will get pounded by waves, but
the reward is catching bigger
fish than you would if you stayed on
the beach...
EnglishLeaf Scorpionfish
...These
fish are difficult to spot because of their camouflaging colours, catching their prey by surprise...
EnglishFlatheads
...Flatheads are bottom-dwelling
fish, camouflaging themselves or hidings in
the sand to attack their prey by surprise. When they are near enough, they gulp their prey...
EnglishStonefish
...They lay motionless at
the sandy bottom of
the ocean, or on rocks, and cover themselves in sand at times.DietStonefish feed on small
fish, invertebrates and crustaceans.DistributionThey occur in all tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.Common..
EnglishCommon Greenshank
...During breeding season,
the upper body becomes heavily streaked and marked, a bold black chevron type marking becomes visible on
the chest.DietThe common greenshank feeds on insects, molluscs, crustaceans and small
fish...
EnglishMargate
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The warm Indian Ocean flows across this coastline, providing it with an abundance of tropical
fish and coral reefs. Vast shoals of game
fish and large groups of sharks can be found around diving sites such as Protea Banks...
EnglishWrasse
...They can be spotted on reefs, weed beds, rock pools and
the sandy bottom of
the sea.
Some of
the smaller species are cleaner
fish on
the reefs...
EnglishFlutemouth
...They are normally brown with silver stripes and are pelagic spawners.FeedingFlutemouths feed on small
fish and crustaceans by sucking them in.DistributionThey can be found in all tropical and temperate oceans across
the world.© Johan Boshoff..
EnglishFishers of Lambert's Bay
...But it’s
the northerly that
the fishers of Lambert’s Bay covet most. That’s
the one which stirs up warmer waters. When
the temperate currents run,
the fish bite. Hottentot
fish, snoek, stumpnose, red roman, carpenter...
EnglishHangklip Crayfish Soup Recipe
...
Break open
the carapace and legs of
the crayfish. In a large saucepan with a lid, add this to
the water, together with
the fish mix, carrot, onion, celery, salt, pepper and herbs. Cover with
the lid and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes...
EnglishUmkomaas
...Many endangered species of endemic reef
fish are found on
the shoal, as well as breeding ragged-tooth sharks...
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