The perilous migration of millions of fish driven by instinct
In short: Every autumn, millions of Florida mullet leave freshwater inlets for a high-stakes journey to the deep ocean. This video captures the grueling migration and the many hazards these fish face to ensure the survival of the next generation.
Driven by instinct, these fish navigate a gauntlet of natural threats. Their journey from coastal inlets to the open sea requires them to survive encounters with predatory fish, birds of prey, and toxic algal blooms.
The migration is further complicated by extreme weather, including hurricanes. The footage highlights the scale of this spectacle, showing the massive swirling masses of fish as they move toward their spawning grounds.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Wildlife Instincts: The Dangerous & Deadly Journey of the Florida Mullet | Free Documentary Nature
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