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moray eel

St. John USVI Sea Creatures: Moray Eel

Moray eels hide in holes in the reef during the day. They sometimes can be seen sticking their heads out of their hole, constantly opening and closing their mouths. They do this not to scare people but to pump water through their gills in order to breathe.

At night they come out of their holes and search for food on the reef.