New Jersey Scuba Diving

River Otter

Otter

Lutra canadensis

Size: to 30" (body)

Habitat: in and around water

Notes:
River otters are shy but playful creatures that spend much of their time just splashing around. They don't like human encroachment and are uncommon nowadays.

Otter

Rock Gunnel

Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

Size
to 12"

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

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