Why we love the Mola mola |

They’re related to pufferfish and they have two large teeth plates that help them mush their food! That’s right, the ocean sunfish has lots of surprises up its sleeve–err, fins?

While it’s a delight to have them in our Open Sea exhibit, these pancake-like fish are not permanent residents of the Aquarium. When we do host them–usually in spring or summer–they stay with us for a few months before being tagged and released back in the wild as our scientists monitor their behavior and well-being.

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