ST JOHN, Îles Vierges américaines — une photographie sous-marine de deux poissons argentés (Trachinotus falcatus) nageant côte à côte dans les eaux claires au large de John dans les Îles Vierges américaines. L'image met en valeur la coloration argentée distinctive et les corps profilés de ces poissons de gibier prisés.
5001 x 3354 px | 42,3 x 28,4 cm | 16,7 x 11,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
22 novembre 2006
Lieu:
Underwater, St John, US Virgin Islands, United States
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Permit Jack (Trachinotus falcatus), captured in this underwater scene off St. John in the US Virgin Islands, is a highly sought-after game fish known for its fighting ability and elusive nature. These fish, characterized by their silvery bodies, deeply forked tails, and compressed oval shape, are typically found in the warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea. St. John, the smallest of the three main US Virgin Islands, is renowned for its pristine marine ecosystems, with much of its surrounding waters protected as part of the Virgin Islands National Park. The park's underwater environments offer exceptional visibility, making it a premier destination for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Permit Jack fish often travel in small schools or pairs, as depicted in this image, and are known to inhabit areas near coral reefs, rocky outcroppings, and sandy flats. Their diet consists primarily of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. The presence of these fish in the waters around St. John indicates a healthy marine ecosystem, as Permit are sensitive to environmental changes and overfishing. The US Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States, has implemented various marine conservation efforts to protect species like the Permit Jack and preserve the biodiversity of its coastal waters, ensuring sustainable populations for both ecological balance and recreational fishing.
