tropical fish

noun

Definition of tropical fish

: any of various small usually showy fishes of tropical origin often kept in a tropical aquarium

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Popular with snorkelers and swimmers, the calm turquoise-blue water is filled with unique corals, tropical fish and turtles. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "The 4 best beaches in America, according to 'Dr. Beach'," 11 July 2018 Each year about 10 million tropical fish are imported into the U.S., more than to any other country. — National Geographic, "See How Fish Get From Coral Reefs to Your Aquarium Tank," 29 Mar. 2018 In addition to the 100+ species of tropical fish, there are a number of shipwrecks to be explored off the coast, including at least three that can be reached by snorkelers without a boat. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Car-Free Destinations for Your Next Island Vacation," 1 June 2018 For example, tropical fish species are now commonly found in Sydney Harbour. — Smithsonian, "Ocean Heatwaves Are Getting Longer and More Intense," 2 June 2018 Kapalua is also lined with palm trees, has white coral sand and colorful tropical fish, and is perfect for snorkeling. — Beth J. Harpaz, chicagotribune.com, "Maui's Kapalua Bay Beach tops Dr. Beach's best beach list," 25 May 2018 Maui: Marine Life Snorkeling is great way for older kids to get up close and personal with tropical fish. — Matt Villano, Sunset, "Our Guide to Visiting Hawaii with Kids," 22 Jan. 2018 Divers with a Key Largo environmental group helped track and remove a non-native tropical fish from the ocean off Fort Lauderdale last week. — David Goodhue, miamiherald, "An aggressive aquarium fish gets plucked from the ocean — and is heading to a new home | Miami Herald," 10 May 2018 The tropical fish migrates from Florida to Texas when the water is warmer. — Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, "Seafood restaurants squeezed by climate change, growing appetites," 6 Apr. 2018

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