The Vocal ‘Toad’ in our Estuaries

If you’ve spent time around Georgia’s tidal creeks, docks, or oyster reefs, chances are you’ve crossed path knowingly or not, with the oyster toadfish (Opsanus Tau). This stocky, bottom‐dwelling fish is a year‑round resident of Georgia’s estuaries, where it prefers dark, sheltered spots such as oyster reefs, pilings, rocks, and even discarded shells or debris. […]