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Records of the ocean sunfish, Mola mola, from the beaches of South Carolina and adjacent waters

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Authenticated reports of the ocean sunfish,Mola mola, from the beaches of and waters off South carolina date from 1912. The available data are presented on all reliable reports known to the authors of strandings, captures, and sightings of this species on the beaches of or in the ocean off this State. It is anticipated that with the increased utilization of the coastal waters of South Carolina that sightings ofMola mola will increase, particularly in offshore areas.

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  1. Grice Marine Biological Laboratory, College of Charleston, 205 Fort Johnson, 29412, Charleston, South Carolina

    William D. Anderson

  2. South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department, P. O. Box 12559, 29412, Charleston, South Carolina

    David M. Cupka

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Contribution No. 27 of the Crice Marine Biological Loboratory, College of Charleston, and Contribution No. 5 of the South Carolina Marine Resources Center.

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Anderson, W.D., Cupka, D.M. Records of the ocean sunfish, Mola mola, from the beaches of South Carolina and adjacent waters. Chesapeake Science 14, 295–298 (1973). https://doi.org/10.2307/1350762

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