7-foot ocean sunfish found dead at Hug Point State Park, Oregon; third incident since June.
A nearly 7-foot ocean sunfish (Mola mola) was found washed up at Hug Point State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon, marking the third such incident since June. These sunfish, which can grow up to 10 feet and weigh 5,000 pounds, are commonly found along the Oregon coast, feeding on abundant jellyfish. Increased public interest has led to more reports of strandings, though such occurrences are not unusual, according to the Seaside Aquarium.
September 23, 2024
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