The Lembeh Strait Walking Fish
Whale sharks, manta rays, and other big fish were once common in the narrow Lembeh Strait in Indonesia, but overfishing has long since eradicated the larger species. Now, a new community of unusual creatures makes their home on the volcanic seabed. Meet the bizarre walking fish fighting for space.
Whale sharks, manta rays, and other big fish were once common in the narrow Lembeh Strait in Indonesia, but overfishing has long since eradicated the larger species. Now, a new community of unusual creatures makes their home on the volcanic seabed. Meet the bizarre walking fish fighting for space.
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