Santa Catalina, Panama has been known for decades by Panamanian surfers and local fisherman. Its recent discovery by the outside world has revealed a tropical paradise of world class surfing, excellent scuba diving and record breaking fishing. The beautiful black sand beaches are uncrowded and food and accommodations are very affordable

Researchers believe that baby tropical fish follow their noses to get home to the reef. Home is the Great Barrier Reef, and researchers studied how baby tropical fish find their way home, and have concluded that they follow their nose. Generally fish in the reef stick close to the reef for protection from predators and also to find food.

Tropical fish include fish found in tropical environments around the world, including both freshwater and salt water species. Fishkeepers often use the term tropical fish to refer only those requiring fresh water, with saltwater tropical fish referred to as marine fish.Tropical fish are popular aquarium fish , due to their often bright coloration. In freshwater fish, this coloration typically derives from iridescence, while salt water fish are generally pigmented.Tropical fish kept for home aquaria include the following:Wild-caught specimens.Single-species individuals born in captivity. The latter category includes lines selectively bred for special physical features, such as long fins, or particular colorations, such as albino.Hybrids of more than one species.Recreational SCUBA divers are often enthusiasts of tropical fish as well. Some keep lists of fish species they have observed while diving, especially in tropical marine environments.