New Jersey Scuba Diving

Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

Size
to 12"

Description:
Very slippery, hence the name. Found in coastal waters and inlets, near shore.

Fishes of the Gulf of Maine

Ocean Bottom

These fishes are most likely to be found on or near the bottom out at sea, either resting or swimming around. In addition, many of the types more often found in the rivers and inlets may be found out at sea.

Many of the types presented here are representative of entire families of similar related species. While some are closely related, others are not. These particular species are the most common in our area.

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Shark River Inlet

Type:: smallish tidal river inlet with stone jetties or bulkheads on both sides
Depth:: 15 ft

This inlet has an L-shaped jetty on the north side and a longer straight jetty on the south side. Both jetties are made of loose stones - hardly any concrete - and the bottom is sandy and usually clean. You can walk over the bridge from one side of the inlet to the other in about five minutes.

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