Maritime archaeologist Kelly Gleason and Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo. Apex predators such as tiger sharks are at the top of the food web in Papahānaumokuākea.  They are dependent on bottom-dwelling algae as the base of the food web. Nihoa Millerbird. Jellyfish Monk Seal
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