Seamount of Life: Saving an Underwater Oasis for Spawning Fish

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Seamount of Life

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At special times each year, certain fish find their way to unique gathering places for a mating ritual that helps determine the survival of their species. They can arrive by the thousands, and some may travel hundreds of miles. Learn about these fish and what can be done to help preserve their spawning sites.

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