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A school of silvery Pacific barracuda holding station in sunlit green water just off the edge of a towering giant kelp forest, with god rays slanting down through the canopy.

Pacific Barracuda: The Kelp Forest's Silver Arrow

The Pacific barracuda (Sphyraena argentea) hunts in silver schools over California kelp beds. Profile: biology, range, fishery and how it differs from its tropical cousin.

Dr. Mara Ellison · September 26, 2026

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Kelp Bass (Paralabrax clathratus): Species Profile

Kelp bass — calico bass to the anglers who love them — are the signature sportfish of the kelp canopy. Biology, slow growth, sex change and sustainable fishing.

Dr. Mara Ellison · September 23, 2026

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