Gulf killifish Gulf killifish The Gulf killifish ("Fundulus grandis") is one of the largest members of the genus "Fundulus"; it is capable of growing up to 18 cm in length, whereas the majority of other "Fundulus" reach a maximum length of 10 cm. Therefore, "F. grandis" is among the largest minnows preyed upon by many sport fish, such as flounder, speckled trout, and red snapper. "Fundulus" derives from the Latin meaning "bottom," and "grandis" means "large". The Gulf killifish is native the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to Florida and the eastern coast of Florida to Cuba in the Atlantic Ocean. Threats
Piracy in the Persian Gulf Piracy in the Persian Gulf Piracy in the Persian Gulf was prevalent until the 19th century. It was perceived as one of the primary threats to global maritime trade routes, particularly those with significance to British India and Iraq. Many of the most notable historical instances of piracy, referred to as 'resistance' by modern Emirati historians, were perpetrated by the Al Qasimi tribe. This led to the British mounting the Persian Gulf campaign of 1809, a major maritime action launched by the British to bombard Ras Al Khaimah, Lingeh and other Al Qasimi ports. The current ruler of Sharjah, Sultan