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Continental Shelf
The Republic of Fiji is located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The volcanic archipelago is made up of two large islands and hundreds of islets. Magnificent reefs full of tropical flora and fauna bound Fiji's islands. Open-ocean creatures such as turtles, dolphins, and sharks are also abundant.

Pink skunk clownfish
Nestled within the sea anemone is the Pink skunk clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion). It is normally pink in color (hence the name), with pale fins. Pink skunk clownfish have a narrow white head bar and a white stripe that extends between the eyes and the base of the dorsal fin. Maximum length is 4 inches (10 cm). These territorial fish seek refuge from predators within the anemone's stinging tentacles. Clownfish have a thin mucous coating over their skin, which protects them from the anemone's stings.


Spinefoot foxface
The Spinefoot foxface (Lo uspi) is found only in Fijian waters. The dorsal spines of this sometimes shy fish have a unique coloring. The front two-thirds of the body is dark and the remainder is yellow. The Spinefoot foxface is vegetarian in nature. It is a member of a small family of fish known as rabbitfish.


Brain coral
The bright green or red color of Brain corals (Diploria spp) is produced by algae (zooxanthellae) that live within the tissues of the coral. Colonies of Brain coral can reach 3 feet (.9 m) in diameter. The name "brain" refers to the folds and grooves on the surface of the coral.


Squamosa clams
Squamosa clams (Tridacna squamosa) are frequently brown with colored spots or wavy lines, but blue and green are also seen. They can reach sizes up to 16 inches (40.6 cm). Squamosa clams get nutrition from the sun (photosynthesis). They are also filter feeders that sort out phytoplankton from the ocean floor.


Lyretail anthias
The Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) has a long filament on its dorsal fin. Females of this species are orange in color and their fins are less ornate. They grow up to 5 inches (13 cm) in length. The Lyretail anthias eats algae and zooplankton.



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