Think the fantastic fish of Finding Nemo were just fiction? The oceans are filled with creatures that defy imagination, and you can see many of them up close at aquariums across the USA. Mandarinfish Native to the tropical Western Pacific, mandarinfish are some of the flashiest fish species around. Their bright stripes and spots serve as a warning for bigger fish to keep away, as these fish secrete a toxic mucus. If you want to spot these colorful fish without diving in Asia, look for them in the Tropical Gallery at the New England Aquarium in Boston....
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