New Jersey Scuba Diving

Freshwater gamefish such as trout and bass may not be taken by spear by divers. However, in some places, it may be legal to spearfish for carp, catfish, suckers, and other "rough" fishes - check local regulations.

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This page lumps together representatives from crustaceans and mollusks. Freshwater typically has lower diversity than the ocean. However, this is just a tiny sample of what may be found.

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These are all true plants. In freshwater, much of the algal growth is in the form of slimes that grow on rocks, plants, and other surfaces, and of course microscopic phytoplankton. While freshwater algae is an important part of the ecosystem, it is not very remarkable to the typical scuba diver.

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Here is an assortment of birds that might be observed in and around the water. Many of these are just as likely to be found around saltwater, just as many seabirds live happily around freshwater, and even no water.

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