Moorish idol in Tropical Coral Reef Aquarium, Gdynia Oceanarium / Akwarium Gdyńskie #poland #shorts

Moorish idol & Damselfish in Tropical Coral Reef Aquarium in Gdynia Oceanarium

The Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus) - a common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific. A number of butterflyfish (genus Heniochus) closely resemble the Moorish idol.

Damselfish (fam. Pomacentridae) are one of the most common species found in the Great Barrier Reef and can be seen virtually everywhere. Damselfish are surprisingly territorial for their size and diverse coloration. They typically stake out a designated “home” amongst the coral reef which they will then defend with their lives often against predators much larger than themselves.

The Gdynia Aquarium has been operating in Gdynia since 1971. For over 30 years it was called the Oceanographic Museum and the Marine Aquarium of the Maritime Fisheries Institute in Gdynia. Because the name was too long and slowly became inadequate to the function it had, by the decision of the MIR management in July 2003, it was changed to the Gdynia Aquarium. However, it is worth remembering the history of the facility, which is inherent in the history of the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, which dates back to June 18, 1921.
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Mauretański idol i Damselfish z Tropikalnej Rafy Koralowej w Oceanarium Gdyńskim