Diver
ダイバー
What was the name of the newly discovered fish?
amami hoshizora fugu
Puffer-fish
フグ
Why do the male fish make the circles?
to attract females
How big are the circles the male fish make?
about 2 meters
20 times his size
Ocean
海 (うみ)
about how long is the newly discovered fish?
about 10 centimeters long
Decorate
…を飾る (をかざる)
If the female likes the circle, what does she do?
lays eggs in the center of it
Who stays to protect the eggs from predators?
the male fish
Mysterious
なぞ
What did people call the 2 meter wide patterns they discovered
mystery circles
Inspect
…を詳しく調べる (をくわしくしらべる)
The male fish _________ their circle with shells
decorate
The circles reduce the current of the water by how much?
_ _ %
25%
Round-shaped
丸い形の (まるいかたちの)
When do the circles appear?
from spring to summer
Complete
…を仕上げる (をしあげる)
How long does it take to complete the circle?
about a week
What was the exact date that divers first found the circles?
199_
1995
Pattern
模様 (もよう)
What does the new fish's body look just like?
stars in the night sky
Discover
…を発見する (をはっけんする)
Where do the male fish put the shells they pick up?
in his circle
What is Douglas-sensei's favorite sushi?
Salmon