Important region of marine ecosystem in Southwest Atlantic is shallower than expected, study finds (IMAGE)

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Important region of marine ecosystem in Southwest Atlantic is shallower than expected, study finds

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A Spotted moray (Gymnothorax moringa), at the bottom of the frame, surrounded by a shoal of Tomtate grunts (Haemulon aurolineatum), Sea chubs (Kyphosus spp.), and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus), with one Squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis), at Saco da Banana near “Snake Island”, properly called Ilha da Queimada Grande 

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