| The sea around Kythera is less populated than it once was. The effects of pollution, tourism and dynamite fishing have all taken their toll on the island’s marine life. Nevertheless, a variety of fish can still be found in the Mediterranean, and great efforts are being made to clean up and revitalize the sea. |
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Seahorse
Seahorse, Hippocampus ramulosus
Although this odd-looking fish is relatively rare in the Mediterranean, it can be found...
submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003
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Sea Bream
This large Sea Bream was purchased frozen from the Leontsinis Supermarket in Karvounades in 2003. It made a delicious...
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Garfish
Garfish, Belone belone
With a long snout full of needle-sharp teeth, the gar is easy to recognize. It is frequently found...
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Gurnard
Gurnard, Triglida
The gurnards have pectoral fins that fan out like wings, for which reason they are mistakenly called...
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Red Scorpionfish
Red Scorpionfish, Scorpaena scrofa
This ugly, big-headed fish has poisonous spines on its gill covers and dorsal fin....
submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003
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