1973 Marine Fishes of the Gulf and South Atlantic
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By: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Date of Original: 1973 (dated) Washington D.C.
Original Size: 48 x 30 inches (122 x 76 cm)
This is a fine print reproduction of a colorful 1973 NOAA educational poster illustrating marine fishes of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic coast. Published by the National Marine Fisheries Service, it combines recognizable fish species with a richly detailed underwater setting.
The poster includes more than forty species, from powerful open-water swimmers such as sailfish, marlin, tuna, tarpon, and mahi-mahi to familiar coastal and reef fishes. Barracuda, king mackerel, snapper, grouper, pompano, drum, and triggerfish appear alongside sharks and rays, showing the variety of habitats and fisheries across the southeastern United States. Each fish is drawn with attention to its body shape and identifying features, while a numbered key provides common and scientific names. Above the underwater scene, a coastal panorama places the marine life within the landscape of the region.
Produced as an identification and teaching aid, the poster documents fish important to recreational anglers, commercial fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Its vivid illustrations make it equally appealing as decorative natural history art.
NOTE: The identification table contains small text that may be difficult to read in our smaller print sizes.
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