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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R.C. Mohawk

Type:: shipwreck, revenue cutter, U.S. Revenue Service, on loan to U.S. Navy
Name:: A tribe of Iroquoian Indians of the eastern New York area.
Built:: 1902, William R. Trigg, Richmond VA USA
Specs:: ( 206 x 32 ft ) 980 gross tons, 77 crew
Sunk:: Monday October 1, 1917
collision with tanker Vennachar - no casualties
GPS:: 40°25.025' -73°45.158' (AWOIS 2010)
Depth:: 100 ft

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