Ocean surgeonfish is a common subtropical fish found among wrecks and coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. They are named “surgeonfish” after the razor sharp bone spurs or “scalpels” on both sides of the base of the tail.
Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow.
Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!