Meet the kala, AKA Bluespine Unicornfish! π¦ππ
From the horn on its head to its blue spines and tail tassels, this leathery-skinned fish is a wonder to behold and a culturally-important species in Hawaii. Tune in later today to learn about its seaweed/algae-eating habits, management and more! Our guest is Maria "Baba" Angst from Hawaii's Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources. Catch new episodes of "Fish of the Week!" every Monday on our FWS website or wherever you get your podcasts.
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