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Activity

Fish ID Field Walk

Go to a dock or pier and identify three fish species you see.

45 min Easy

📋 What You'll Need

  • •A fish ID chart (print one or use a phone app)
  • •Notebook and pencil
  • •Polarized sunglasses (optional but help)
  • •Access to a dock, pier, or seawall

👣 Step by Step

🔍 What to Observe

  • •Which species was most common?
  • •Did different fish behave differently?
  • •Were the fish near the surface or the bottom?

💡 Tips & Safety

  • •Polarized sunglasses cut the glare so you can see fish clearly.
  • •Don't feed the fish or chase them — just watch.
  • •Mullet, pinfish, and sheepshead are common around lagoon docks.