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Facts: The Scrawled Filefish
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this strange-looking coral reef fish! The scrawled filefish (Aluterus scriptus, scrawled leatherjacket, scribbled filefish). Scrawle...
Facts: Mojarras
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these adorable bait fish! Mojarras (Gerreidae). Mojarra facts!#ocean #fishing #tropical #florida #marinelife #fish #amazing #bait #s...
Facts: The Gray Snapper
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this commonly fished marine snapper! The gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus, grey snapper, mangrove snapper). Gray snapper facts!#ocean ...
Facts: The Pygmy Killer Whale
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this rarely seen oceanic dolphin! The pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata, slender blackfish, slender pilot whale). Pygmy killer wh...
Facts: The Doctorfish
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this common reef fish! The doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus, doctorfish tang). Doctorfish facts!#ocean #coralreef #caribbean #weird ...
Everything You Need To Know About Anchovies
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about anchovies, tiny schooling marine fish that are essential to the food web! The anchovy (Engraulidae). Anchovy facts!#fish #ocean #pel...
Facts: The Giant Pacific Octopus
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the world's largest known octopus species! The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini, giant octopus, monster of the deep)...
Facts: The Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this googly-eyed cephalopod that lurks on the bottom of the seafloor. The googly-eyed stubby squid (Rossia pacifica, purple squid, N...
Facts: Xenophyophores (Giant Cells in the Deep Sea)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about some of the largest single-celled organisms known to exist! Xenophyophores (Xenophyophorea). Xenophyophore facts!#ocean #deepsea #pr...
Facts: The Red-Bellied Piranha
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny and sometimes ferocious freshwater fish! The red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri, red piranha). Red-bellied piranha...
Facts: The Pyrosome
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest pelagic colonial tunicates. The pyrosome (Pyrosoma, giant sea worm, sea pickles, cockroaches of the sea). Pyrosome facts...
Facts: The Regal Angelfish
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this unique and colorful angelfish! The regal angelfish (royal angelfish, empress angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus). Regal angelfish...
Facts: The Red King Crab
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these anomuran crustaceans that are closely related to hermit crabs. They are not true crabs. The red king crab (Paralithodes camtsc...
Facts: The Dartfish
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the dartfish, a quick and colorful marine fish that inhabits burrows in the seafloor! The dartfish (dart goby, hover goby, Microdesm...
Facts: The Giant Clam
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the biggest bivalve in the ocean! The giant clam (Tridacna). Giant clam facts! They are also featured in Animal Crossing.#clam #fish...
Facts: The Grey Bamboo Shark
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bottom-dwelling shark with a patchy distribution! The grey bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium griseum, gray bamboo shark). Grey bamboo...
Facts: The Gar
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this primitive ambush predator that gulps air. The gar (Lepisosteidae). Gar facts!#fish #aquarium #freshwater #ocean #marinelife #al...
Facts: The Filefish
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the filefish, a strange-looking fish that can swim backward! The filefish (Monacanthidae, leatherjacket, foolfish). Filefish facts!#...
Facts: The Common Octopus
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts this wide-ranging and intelligent octopus species! The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris, common Atlantic octopus). Common octopus facts!#o...
Facts: The Garibaldi Damselfish
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this very territorial fish! The Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus)! Garibaldi facts!#damselfish #fish #science #amazing #beautiful #we...
Facts: The Reef Triggerfish (Humuhumunukunukuapua'a)
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about Hawaii's state fish. The reef triggerfish (humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, wedgetail triggerfish, rectangu...
Facts: The Red Snapper
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this popular sport fish! The red snapper (northern red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, spot snapper, genuine red snapper, American re...
Facts: The Chameleon Shrimp
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny, filter-feeding crustacean! The chameleon shrimp (Praunus flexuosus, bent mysid shrimp). Chameleon shrimp facts!#ocean ##i...
Facts: The Arctic Char
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the anadromous Arctic Char, the northernmost freshwater fish in the world! The arctic char (arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus). Arcti...
Facts: The Red-Lipped Batfish
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bottom dwelling organism with modified fins for walking! The red-lipped batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini, Galapagos batfish). Red-...
Facts: The Brown Crab
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this commonly consumed crustacean! The brown crab (edible crab, Cancer pagurus). Brown crab facts!#ocean ##fishing #crabs #weird #ma...
Facts: The Galapagos Shark
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this curious and aggressive requiem shark! The Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis). Galapagos shark facts!#shark #scary #gal...
Facts: The Flatback Sea Turtle
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this mysterious sea turtle species! The flatback sea turtle (Australian flatback sea turtle, Natator depressus). Flatback sea turtle...
Facts: The Dragon Moray Eel
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the dragon moray, a colorful eel commonly displayed in aquariums! The dragon moray eel (leopard moray, tiger moray, Enchelycore pard...
Fact: The Black Drum
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this game fish that can make drumming sounds! The black drum (Pogonias cromis). Black drum facts!#ocean #fish #fishing #weird #marin...
Foraminifera: The Microscopic Organisms That Are Everywhere In The Ocean
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about these strange unicellular protists that inhabit all areas of the ocean! Foraminifera (Forams, armored amoebas, Foraminifer, amoeboid proto...
Facts: The Remora
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this hitchhiking fish! The remora (Echeneidae, sharksucker, suckerfish, diskfish). Remora facts! Everything you need to know about t...
Facts: The Coleman Shrimp
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tiny shrimp that inhabit fire urchins! Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani, Coleman’s shrimp, fire urchin shrimp). Coleman...
Facts: The Royal Gramma
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny and colorful reef fish! The royal gramma basslet (fairy basslet, Gramma loreto). Royal gramma facts! Also known as Gurgle ...
Facts: The Zebra Shark
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the zebra shark, a spotted bottom-dwelling shark that can be seen at many aquariums! The zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum, leopard ...
Facts: The Ribbon Eel
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this hermaphrodite that changes colors! The blue ribbon eel (leaf-nosed moray eel, bernis eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita). Ribbon eel fa...
Facts: The Porkfish
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bright-colored coral reef fish! The porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus, Atlantic porkfish). Porkfish facts!#ocean #grunts #florid...
Facts: The Scale Worm
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this creepy polychaete worm that lurks in oceans around the world! The scale worm (Polynoidae, Aphroditiformia, polynoids). Scale wo...
Facts: The Flapjack Octopus
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea cephalopod! The flapjack octopus (Opisthoteuthis californiana, flapjack devilfish). Flapjack octopus facts! Also known...
Facts: The Spotted Trunkfish
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this boxfish that is shaped like a triangle! The spotted trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis). Spotted trunkfish facts!#ocean #boxfish ...
Facts: The Saltwater Crocodile
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest crocodile and reptile in the world! They're infamous for their attacks on humans and their interactions with Steve I...
Facts: The Salmon Shark
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this voracious cold-water predator that is often mistaken for the great white shark! The salmon shark (Lamna ditropis, herring shark...
Facts: The Deep-Sea Crown Jellyfish (Atolla)
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea jellyfish that glows! The deep sea crown jellyfish (Atolla, alarm jelly, flying saucer jellyfish). Deep sea crown jell...
Facts: The Bay Pipefish
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this long and slim fish that blends with eelgrass! The bay pipefish (Syngnathus leptorhynchus). Bay pipefish facts!#ocean #pipefish ...
Facts: The Sailfish
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful marine snail that feeds on soft corals! The flamingo tongue snail (Cyphoma gibbosum). Flamingo tongue snail facts!#inv...
Facts: The Flamingo Tongue
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful marine snail that feeds on soft corals! The flamingo tongue snail (Cyphoma gibbosum). Flamingo tongue snail facts!#inv...
Facts: The Pelagic Porcupinefish
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this schooling blowfish that inhabits the open ocean! The pelagic porcupinefish (Diodon eydouxii). Pelagic porcupinefish facts!#ocea...
Facts: The Sea Bunny
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the sea bunny, an adorable nudibranch that is highly toxic! The sea bunny (Jorunna parva, bunny sea slug). Sea bunny facts! This nud...
Facts: The Flame Angelfish
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this pygmy angelfish that is common in aquariums! The flame angelfish (Centropyge loricula, flaming angelfish, flame angel, Japanese...
Facts: The Fire Shrimp
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these colorful hermaphrodites that clean fish! The fire shrimp (blood shrimp, Lysmata debelius, red cleaner shrimp). Fire shrimp fac...
Facts: The Red Irish Lord
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this camouflaged sculpin that is hard to spot on the seafloor! The red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus). Red Irish lord fact...
Facts: The Golden Tilefish
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the golden tilefish, a large burrowing fish that inhabits underwater canyons! The golden tilefish (great northern tilefish, Lopholat...
Facts: The Convict Tang
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the convict tang, a colorful surgeonfish that can travel in massive schools. The convict tang (Acanthurus triostegus, convict surgeo...
Facts: The Sea Fan
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these colorful soft corals that sway with the currents and act as shelter for marine life! Sea fans (Alcyonacea, soft corals, gorgon...
Facts: The Firefly Squid
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bioluminescent cephalopod! The Japanese firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans, sparkling enope squid, hotaruika). Firefly squid ...
Facts: The Grass Puffer
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the grass puffer, a toxic blowfish that flings itself on the beach to lay eggs! The grass puffer (Takifugu niphobles, kusa-fugu). Gr...
Facts: The Sandbar Shark
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large coastal shark that is vulnerable to overfishing! The sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus, thickskin shark, brown shark)....
Facts: The Decorated Warbonnet
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this shy, bottom-dwelling fish with decorations on its head! The decorated warbonnet (Chirolophis decoratus). Decorated warbonnet fa...
Facts: The Sand Bubbler Crab
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this artistic crab that breathes from its legs! The sand bubbler crab (Scopimera, Dotilla, sand bubblers). Sand bubbler crab facts!#...
Facts: The Sand Tiger Shark
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large shark that gulps air to maintain neutral buoyancy. The sand tiger shark (ragged tooth shark, gray nurse shark, Carcharias...
Facts: The Striped Eel Catfish
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these marine catfish with highly venomous spines! The striped eel catfish (coral catfish, saltwater catfish, marine catfish, Plotosu...
Facts: The Fin Whale
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the second largest whale in the world! The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus, finback whale, common rorqual, herring whale, razorback...
Facts: The Sarcastic Fringehead
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this rare and aggressive fish! The sarcastic fringehead (Neoclinus blanchardi, sarcastic blenny). Sarcastic fringehead facts!#fish #...
Facts: The Feather Star
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this free swimming and graceful Crinoid! The feather star (Crinoidea, Crinoid, feather starfish). Feather star facts!#seastars #crin...
Facts: The Beroe Comb Jelly
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this small comb jelly that can be found from shallow waters to the deep sea! The Beroe comb jelly (Beroe spp., cigar comb jelly, aby...
Facts: The Faceless Cusk Eel
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this spooky deep-sea fish! The faceless cusk eel (Typhlonus nasus, faceless fish). Faceless cusk eel facts!#deepsea #fish #scary #cr...
Everything You Need to Know About Sea Squirts (Ascidians)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about sea squirts! These anatomically advanced invertebrates have a unique heart and some look like flowers! The sea squirt (Ascidian). Se...
Facts: The Sablefish
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant food fish that can live for close to a century! The sablefish (black cod, butterfish, Anoplopoma fimbria). Sablefish fact...
Facts: The Sawshark
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about strange shark with a tool for a nose! The sawshark (Pristiophoriformes). Sawshark facts!#sharks #ocean #marinelife #learn #scary #we...
Facts: The Northern Elephant Seal
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the world's second largest seal! The northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris)! Northern elephant seal facts#seals #pinni...
Facts: The Feather Duster Worm
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this feathery filter feeding tube worm! The feather duster worm (Sabellidae, fan worm, sea flowers). Feather duster worm facts!#cora...
Facts: The Big Red Jelly
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant, rarely seen, deep sea jellyfish! The big red jellyfish (Tiburonia granrojo, big red, granrojo jellyfish). Big red jellyf...
Facts: Capelin
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tiny, pelagic schooling fish that have a big impact on ecosystems! Capelin (Mallotus villosus, caplin). Capelin facts!#fish #o...
Facts: The Electric Eel
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the world's most electric fish! The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus). Electric eel facts!#electric #eels #science #danger...
Facts: The Royal Starfish
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this brightly-colored sea star! The royal starfish (Astropecten articulatus, Say’s Astropecten, flat sea star , sand star). Royal ...
Facts: The Scaly-Foot Snail
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea armored snail! The scaly-foot snail (Chrysomallon squamiferum, scaly foot gastropod, iron snail, sea pangolin), Scaly-...
Facts: Schaefer's Anglerfish
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the Schaefer's anglerfish, a deep sea ambush predator that can "walk" on the seafloor! Schaefer's anglerfish (Slad...
Facts: The Sand Dollar
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this flattened, burrowing sea urchin. The sand dollar (sea biscuit, Clypeasteroida, sea cookie). Sand dollar facts! Watch a sand dol...
Facts: Muusoctopus
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these long-lived deep sea octopuses that live in places like the Octopus Garden at Davidson Seamount! Muusoctopus facts!#ocean #deep...
Facts: The Sea Anemone
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this curious stinging animal! The sea anemone (Actiniaria, home to the clownfish)! Sea anemone facts!#anemones #invertebrates #ocean...
Facts: The Sea Lamprey
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this invasive jawless and primitive fish! The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus). Sea lamprey facts!#lamprey #primitive #greatlakes #o...
Facts: The Cusk Eel
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about one of the deepest fish in the world! The cusk eel (Ophidiidae). Cusk eel facts!#amazing #weird #ocean #deepsea #animals #marinelife...
Free Diving Gone Wrong - The Dahab Blue Hole Incident (Stephen Keenan)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Ireland, Stephen Keenan found a love for free diving back in 2009, and he soon became one of the most renowned safety divers in the...
Facts: The Chinook Salmon
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the Chinook salmon, an anadromous fish that plays a vital role in the health of stream and ocean ecosystems! Chinook salmon (Oncorhy...
Facts: The Sea Hare
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this cute toxic gastropod that can swim! The sea hare (Aplysiidae, giant slug). Sea hare facts!#gastropod #seaslug #weird #cute #oce...
Facts: The European Green Crab
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these highly invasive crabs! The European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas, invasive green crab, European shore crab, green crab). Europe...
Facts: The Dumbo Octopus
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea cephalopod that has elephant ear fins! The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis, umbrella octopus, cirrate octopus). Dumbo oct...
Facts: The Dungeness Crab
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the Dungeness Crab, a large edible crab that inhabits the Pacific Ocean! The Dungeness crab (Cancer magister, Metacarcinus magiste...
Facts: The Green Bomber Worm
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this mysterious deep sea worm that releases glowing bombs of light! The green bomber worm (Swima bombiviridis, bombardier worm). Gre...
The Diving “Accident” That May Have Been Murder: The Case of Tina Watson
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Watson was a 26-year-old American woman from Helena, Alabama, who died while scuba diving in Queensland, Australia, on October 22, 2003. Tina had...
Facts: The Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi)
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this speedy and fast-growing predator. The dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus, common dolphinfish, dolphin, mahi-mahi, dorado). Dolphi...
Facts: The Coral Catshark
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the coral catshark, a harmless bottom-dwelling shark species! The coral catshark (coral banded shark, Atelomycterus marmoratus, co...
Facts: The Hogfish
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large and edible wrasse! The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus, hogfish wrasse, hog snappers). Hogfish facts!#fish #weird #amazing ...
Facts: The Spotted Moray Eel
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the spotted moray eel, a large fish with sharp teeth and a friendly demeanor! The spotted moray eel (Gymnothorax moringa, spotted ee...
Facts: The Sea Snake
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this group of highly venomous reptiles! The sea snake (Hydrophiinae, sea kraits, coral reef snakes). Sea snake facts!#snakes #venomo...
Facts: The Flower Hat Jelly
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this quirky hydrozoan that glows! The flower hat jelly (Olindias formosa, Olindias formosus). Flower hat jelly facts!#jelly #hydrozo...
Facts: The Psychedelic Medusa (Crossota milsae)
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful deep sea Cnidarian! The psychedelic medusa (Crossota millsae, rhopalonematid jelly). Psychedelic medusa facts!#jellyfi...
Facts: The Cuttlefish
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the cuttlefish 101. Everything you need to know about these highly intelligent cephalopod mollusks! The cuttlefish (Sepiida, cuttles). Cutt...
Facts: The Dotted Nudibranch
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable sea slug that inhabits the Indo-Pacific! The dotted nudibranch (Jorunna funebris, mourning dorid nudibranch, mourning ...
Facts: The Sea Pen
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these colorful cnidarians that resemble quills! Sea pens (Pennatulacea). Sea pen facts!#underwater #ocean #science #cnidarians #natu...