Like many fish that frequent Baltzell Springs, this Spotted Sucker is hanging around at the mouth of the spring run along the edge of the Chipola. In a matter of a few feet, it transforms from crystal clear to coffee brown. Baltzell SpringsChiopla River Water Management Area, Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Jackson County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
One of the large grass carp that frequent Morrison Springs grazes in the shallows near the beach. These non-native species have been introduced in many areas to control aquatic vegetation. Morrison Springs Walton County Florida, USASeaLife DC1400
S. Fk. Holston River, Washington Co., VA, tuberculate adult male, 110mm SL. N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries