Avoiding Predators: Part 1
by Scott W. Michael

It's a dog eat dog world on the reef - not only do reef fishes have to acquire nutrients, many have to avoid becoming a meal for some other hungry piscine neighbor.

Many reef fishes spend a considerable amount of time and energy trying to avoid being eaten. In this series of articles, we will look at the antipredation strategies and tactics employed by fishes to avoid their piscine neighbors.