Black sea bass

The black sea bass (Centropristis striata) is an exclusively marine fish, also known as sea bass and blackfish.

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It inhabits the coasts from Maine to NE Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Related Topics:
Maine - Florida - Gulf of Mexico

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They are most abundant off the waters of New York. They can be found in inshore waters (bays and sounds) and offshore in waters up to a depth of 130 m. They spend most of their time close to the sea floor and are often congregated around bottom formations such as rocks, man-made reefs, wrecks, jetties, piers, and bridge pilings.

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