Gulf Toadfish, Opsanus beta. (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Gulf Toadfish, Opsanus beta.

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Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) play an important ecological role in the local marine environment and rely heavily on sound and their hearing for reproduction, social interactions and avoiding prey. This study could not determine if the elevated cortisol levels will have any long-term effects on the fish.

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