fishes inhabiting this area (Fig. 5). The fish fauna of the second 
reef consists of larger and more numerous fishes than on the first 
reef. The "typical" reef fishes, such as angelfishes (Chaetodonttdae), 
butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae) and damselfishes (Pomacentridae), are 
better represented in both species and numbers. Some of the larger 
and faster fishes, such as cero mackerel (Scomberomorus regalts) and 
blue runner (Caranx crysos), were observed on the second reef and not 
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Figure 5. Top of second reef platform. 
IV. RESULTS 
Courtenay, et al. (1974) noted considerable turbidity 
nearshore off the nourished beach. This condition still exists with 
underwater visibility rarely exceeding 2 meters. The bottom is 
strewn with rocks and fine sand and silt. Much of this material 
covers the first reef. Underwater visibility over the first reef 
was generally between 3 to 4 meters but increased to 6 to 8 meters 
over the second reef. 
A total of 114 species of fishes belonging to 36 families 
was observed in the study area (App.). Nine species belonging to 
seven families were found in the surf zone. The permit (Trachinotus 
faleatus) was the most abundant species in this area. The spotfin 
mojarra (Euctnostomus argenteus) and the sand drum (Umbrina 
corotdes) were also common. Lack of cover, wave action, and limited 
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