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Would ya look at that! That fish is flat… Flatfish is a catch-all name for more than 700 species of strongly compressed fish with both eyes on the same side of their head. Think flounders, halibut, sole, plaice, and more! Flatfish have so many amusing adaptions, like migrating eyes, changing colors, and unique pectoral fins. They cover themselves with sand and await their prey, which they ambush suddenly. We’re diving into the muddy world of these piscine pancakes, which are perfectly designed for life on the bottom. Seine nets, dip nets, and snorkels will be our handy-dandy tools while we search the seas for local species. We’ll play lots of games where the flattest one wins and create art inspired by the beautiful peacock flounder. We promise this week will not fall flat of anything less than spectacular – see you soon!
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