These striped bass larvae are playing the game of Survivor. Examine each player's bio below by mousing over the photos. Then decide which have what it takes to survive and which will be "voted out" during tribal council.
Now cast your vote! Three striped bass larvae will be voted out tonight. Given the conditions in each player's bio, fill in the boxes next to the three players who will not survive.
Mikey Morone (survives): I'm a survivor! Striped bass thrive in the copepod-rich ETM because plenty of food is available.
Sally Saxatilis (survives): I'm a survivor! Striped bass larvae thrive in 64-70 degree F water.
Betty Bass (gets voted out): The tribe has spoken. Striped bass larvae need to eat, or they will die. Copepods are less abundant outside the ETM.
Fred Fish (gets voted out): The tribe has spoken. Striped bass larvae need to live in water between 64-70 degrees F.
Richard Rock (survives): I'm a survivor! Striped bass larvae evade predators in the dark ETM water.
Susan Striper (gets voted out): The tribe has spoken. Small larvae are vulnerable to predators, especially when they can be seen in clear water.