SOUTH SHORE YMCA NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER

Mola Mola Mola

Posted: Sep. 29, 2013

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No, not like Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movies, we’re talking about the Ocean Sunfish, which is technically just a Mola Mola. We saw this one while on a S4 (Stellwagen Seabirds Stewards Survey) cruise with the staff of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and BUMP (Boston University Marine Program) students in late September. We estimated it at 3 meters in length from end to blunted end.

It circled the boat twice, inspecting us, and even at one point popped an eye out of the water to get a clear view of us. Needless to say, we’re loving out partnership with the sanctuary and its staff. More to come on that in the days ahead!