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Puffers in Peril: What’s Happening to the Pufferfish?

May 19, 2023

Puffers in Peril: What’s Happening to the Pufferfish?
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BONAIRE:--- Over the past few weeks, Bonaire and Curacao have witnessed a large number of sharp-nosed pufferfish washing ashore. Interestingly, this die-off seems to mirror a 2017 event of the same species near Costa Rica. This die-off is not only a concern for the pufferfish but also similar fish or animals that may feed on sick pufferfish, such as green turtles.
The sharp-nose pufferfish (Canthigaster rostrata) is a small species of pufferfish found throughout the Caribbean. It is relatively small, growing up to only 7cm in length, and is easily recognizable by its beaked snout and black …

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