Published in Scientific Reports · View the paper (DOI)
Surface slicks off West Hawai'i harbor an astounding array of marine life, including over 112 species of commercially and ecologically important fishes. These 'bioslicks' form an interconnected superhighway of nursery habitat, attracting tons of young fishes with dense concentrations of food and shelter.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Hidden world just below the surface University of Hawaii at Manoa · Feb 4, 2021 · first to report
- Scientists discover ocean 'surface slicks' are nurseries for diverse fishes Arizona State University · Feb 4, 2021