Deep Marine Scenes

Facts: The Harlequin Tuskfish

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this territorial coral reef fish that is popular in aquariums! The harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus, harlequin tusk, harlequi...

Facts: The Weddell Seal

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large Antarctic true seal! The weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii). Weddell seal facts!#marineanimals #marinemammals #ocean ...

Facts: The Angel Shark

18 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about this bottom-dwelling ambush predator! The angel shark (Squatinidae, Squatina, angelshark). Angel shark facts! Many of these species ...

Facts: The Sea Apple

17 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about this adorable and colorful sea cucumber! The sea apple (Pseudocolochirus). Sea apple facts! Two of the most popular species are the ...

Facts: The Green Moray Eel

16 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about this moray eel that isn't actually green! The green moray eel (Gymnothorax funebris). Green moray eel facts!#marineanimals #fish #oc...

Facts: The Whitetip Reef Shark

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the whitetip reef shark, a small requiem shark that likes to rest on the seafloor. The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus). Whitetip r...

Facts: The Greater Amberjack

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this large marine predator! The greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili, amber fish, kingfish, coronado). Greater amberjack facts!#marineanima...

Facts: The Patagonian Toothfish (Chilean Sea Bass)

13 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about this slow-growing, deep sea fish that is commonly consumed. The Patagonian toothfish (Chilean sea bass, Dissostichus eleginoides). P...

Facts: The Weedy Seadragon

12 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about these strange looking fish where the males are responsible for caring for the eggs.  The weedy seadragon (weedy sea dragon, com...

Facts: The Acorn Barnacle

11 Jan 2023

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Learn about this crustacean that spends the majority of its life on its head! The acorn barnacle (balanomorpha, rock barnacles). Acorn barnacle facts!...

Facts: The Diamond Goby

10 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about this calm, burrowing fish that is popular in aquariums! The diamond goby (Valenciennea puellaris, maiden goby, diamond watchman goby...

Facts: The Blue Blubber Jellyfish

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large and edible jellyfish that can form large blooms! The blue blubber jellyfish (jelly blubber, Catostylus mosaicus, blue blu...

Facts: The Wolf Eel

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this very long and friendly wolffish that mates for life! The wolf eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus, Pacific wolf eel). Wolf eel facts!#marine...

Facts: The Achilles Tang

07 Jan 2023

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Learn about this majestic and territorial reef fish! The Achilles tang (Acanthurus achilles). Achilles tang facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science...

Facts: The Yelloweye Rockfish

06 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about one of the largest and longest lived species of rockfish! The yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus, rasphead rockfish). Yelloweye...

Facts: The Blue Button

05 Jan 2023

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Learn about this tiny, stinging hydrozoan! The blue button (Porpita porpita, blue button jellyfish). Blue button jellyfish facts!#marineanimals #jelli...

Facts: The Yellowfin Tuna

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this large species of tuna that is a popular catch for recreational fishermen. The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares, Yellow-finned albaco...

Facts: The Cauliflower Jellyfish (Crowned Jellyfish)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this strange-looking jellyfish that can glow! The cauliflower jellyfish (crowned jellyfish, Cephea cephea). Cauliflower jellyfish fa...

Facts: The Abalone

02 Jan 2023

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Quick facts about the world's most valuable shellfish! The abalone (Haliotis, ear shells, muttonfish). Abalone facts!#marineanimals #mollusks #ocean #...

Everything You Need to Know About Toothed Whales

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the toothed whale 101. Everything you need to know about this group of marine mammals that includes killer whales (orcas), sperm whales, dolphi...

Facts: The Parrotfish

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this colorful coral reef bioeroder that produces sand! The parrotfish (Scaridae, Labridae, Scarinae). Parrotfish facts! Many are also herm...

Facts: The Pajama Cardinalfish

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular aquarium fish! The pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera , pj cardinal, spotted cardinalfish, coral cardinalfish)...

Facts: The Black Swallower

29 Dec 2022

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Quick facts about this deep sea fish that can gulp down fish larger than itself! The black swallower (Chiasmodon niger). Black swallower facts!#deepse...

Facts: The Purple Sea Urchin

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the purple sea urchin, an abundant echinoderm that is responsible for eating entire kelp forests. The purple sea urchin (Strongyloce...

Facts: Grunion

27 Dec 2022

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Quick facts about these unique fish that "run" onto shore! Grunion ( Leuresthes). Grunion facts!#fish #fishing #california #amazing #weird #marinelife...

Facts: The Giant Oarfish

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the longest bony fish in the ocean and the cause of many sea monster myths! The giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne, sea serpent, king o...

Facts: The Stalked Jellyfish

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the stalked jellyfish, a unique Cnidarian that spends its life attached to plants and algae! The stalked jellyfish (Stauromedusae, e...

Facts: The Blanket Octopus

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique open ocean octopus, with giant females and minuscule males! The blanket octopus (Tremoctopus). Blanket octopus facts!#ce...

Facts: The Giant Isopod

22 Dec 2022

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Quick facts about this giant deep sea crustacean that is related to pill bugs! The giant isopod (Bathynomus, sea cockroach, deep sea isopod, monster b...

Facts: The Gooseneck Barnacle

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this sessile arthropod that feeds with its feet! The gooseneck barnacle (goose barnacle, stalked barnacle, Pedunculata). Gooseneck barnacl...

Facts: The Sea Lemon

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the sea lemon, an adorable nudibranch sea slug that smells like fruit! The sea lemon (Peltodoris nobilis, pacific sea lemon, noble d...

Facts: The Southern Right Whale

19 Dec 2022

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Learn about the southern right whale, a large baleen whale dotted with callosities! The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis, franca austral whal...

Facts: The Pygmy Seahorse

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about these adorable miniature fish that are the size of your fingernail! The pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus spp.). Pygmy seahorse facts! They were...

Facts: The Bowmouth Guitarfish (Shark Ray)

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this critically endangered ray species! The bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma, shark ray, mud skate, wedgefish, sharkfin guitarfish)....

Facts: The Norway Lobster (Scampi)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commonly consumed lobster! The Norway lobster (scampi, Nephrops norvegicus, dublin bay prawn, langoustine). Norway lobster fact...

Everything You Need to Know About Squid

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about squid! These voracious carnivores live in the open ocean and sometimes prey on each other. They are highly intelligent cephalopods. Squid ...

Facts: The Giant Trevally

14 Dec 2022

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Learn about about the giant trevally, a large marine predator that is sometimes ciguatoxic! The giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis, great trevally, gian...

Facts: The Silvertip Shark

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this bold and sometimes aggressive shark! The silvertip shark (silver whaler, Carcharhinus albimarginatus). Silvertip shark facts!#s...

Facts: The Chocolate Chip Starfish

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about about this delicious looking sea star! The chocolate chip starfish (horned sea star, chocolate chip sea star, Protoreaster nodosus, knobbl...

Facts: The Skate

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the skate, a thorny relative of stingrays and sharks! The skate (Rajiformes, Rajidae, flatshark). Skate facts!#cartilaginousfish #fish #fi...

Facts: The Flowerhorn Ciclid

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this manmade ornamental freshwater fish! The flowerhorn cichlid (flower horn, luohan, kirin cichlid). Flowerhorn fish facts!#aquarium #orn...

Facts: The Dogface Puffer (Blackspotted Puffer)

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this curious-looking and very poisonous pufferfish! The dogface puffer (blackspotted puffer, Arothron nigropunctatus, dog-faced puff...

Facts: The By-the-Wind Sailor

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this jelly-like hydrozoan that often strands by the thousands! The by-the-wind sailor (Velella velella, purple sailor, little sail). By-th...

Facts: The Australian Giant Cuttlefish

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this intelligent master of disguise! This cuttlefish aggregates by the thousands each year in Southern Australia. The Australian giant cut...

Facts: The Bat Ray

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the bat ray, a large stingray that can dig holes! The bat ray (Myliobatis californica, California bat eagle ray). Bat ray facts!#ani...

Facts: The Leaf Sheep

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this adorable sea slug that is capable of photosynthesis! Leaf sheep facts! The leaf sheep (leaf slug, Costasiella kuroshimae, Shaun the s...

Facts: The Blue Sea Dragon

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about this tiny, stinging nudibranch. It goes by many names - Blue glaucus, blue sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus.  Blue sea dragon facts!#veno...

Facts: The Epaulette Shark

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these sharks that can walk and go without oxygen! The epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum). Epaulette shark facts!#sharks #fish ...

Facts: The Blackback Land Crab

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this nocturnal crab that digs burrows on land! The blackback land crab (Gecarcinus lateralis, red land crab, moon crab, bermuda land...

Facts: The Silky Shark

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), an abundant open water species with smooth skin!#sharks #fish #animals #ocean #marinelif...

Jellyfish 101: Everything You Need to Know About Sea Jellies

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about these mysterious gelatinous sea creatures and how they live their lives. Most drift with the currents, feeding on tiny or large animals wi...

Facts: The Electric Disco Clam

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this bivalve that can put on a light show! The electric disco clam (electric fileclam, fire clam, flame scallop, Ctenoides scaber). ...

Facts: The Common Stingray

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this venomous sea ray. The common stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca, blue stingray)!#stingrays #rays #cartilaginousfish #fish #ocean #mar...

The Fascinating Life of Crustaceans

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about the lives and characteristics of crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and more! Learn about where these creatures liv...

Facts: The False Killer Whale

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this sociable marine mammal! The false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)! False killer whale facts!#whales #cetaceans #ocean #mari...

Facts: The Atlantic Wreckfish

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this giant deep sea predator! The Atlantic wreckfish (Polyprion americanus, stone bass). Atlantic wreckfish facts!#fish #fishing #de...

Facts: The Lionfish

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lionfish is a name for the species that are part of the genus Pterois. Here are some quick facts about this invasive fish. Lionfish facts (turkeyf...

Facts: The Sperm Whale

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the world's largest toothed whale! The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)!#whales #marinemammals #fish #ocean #marinelife #giant #...

Facts: The Cornetfish

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these extremely long and sneaky predators! Cornetfish (Fistularia, flutemouths). Cornetfish facts!#ocean #coralreef #fish #weird #am...

Facts: The Nurse Shark

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this sluggish, bottom-dwelling shark! The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum). Nurse shark facts!#shark #florida #coralreef #fish #...

Facts: The Needlefish

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this thin and deadly fish! The needlefish (Belonidae). Needlefish facts!#fish #coralreef #dangerous #hawaii #amazing #weird #fishing...

Facts: The Nautilus

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this ancient cephalopod! The nautilus (Nautilidae, chambered nautilus)! Nautilus facts!#mollusks #weird #deepsea #ocean #marinelife ...

Facts: The Portly Spider Crab

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this adorable crustacean that likes to walk forward! The portly spider crab (Libinia emarginata, common spider crab, nine-spined spi...

Facts: The Napoleon Fish (Humphead Wrasse)

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this giant endangered reef fish! The napoleon fish (napoleon wrasse, humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, maori wrasse). Napoleon f...

Facts: The Mudskipper

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these amphibious fish that can 'walk' and breathe out of water! The mudskipper (Oxudercine gobies, Oxudercinae). Mudskipper facts! T...

Facts: The Seven-Arm Octopus

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the seven-arm octopus, a giant, gelatinous cephalopod in the deep sea! The seven-arm octopus (Haliphron atlanticus, giant deep sea o...

Facts: The Mullet

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these schooling bottom feeders! The mullet (Mugiliformes). Mullet facts!#fish #fishing #coralreef #hawaii #science #educational #lea...

Facts: The Mosasaur

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this extinct group of marine reptiles! The mosasaur (Mosasauridae, mosasaurus). Mosasaur facts! Learn about these giant sea creature...

Facts: The Oceanic Whitetip Shark

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this highly aggressive shark that lives in the open ocean! The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus, brown shark). Oceani...

Facts: California Mussels

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about California mussels, the abundant tide pool bivalves along the Western United States coastline. California mussels (Mytilus californi...

Facts: The Moorish Idol

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful coral reef fish! The Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus, kihikihi). Moorish idol facts! Also known as Gill from Finding Ne...

Facts: The Ocellaris Clownfish

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular ornamental fish! The ocellaris clownfish (Nemo, common clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, false percola clownfish, false ...

Facts: The Puffadder Shyshark

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this benthic shark that curls into a ball when it is scared! The puffadder shyshark (happy eddie, Haploblepharus edwardsii). Puffadd...

Facts: The Moon Jellyfish

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this primitive gelatinous creature! The moon jellyfish (Aurelia, saucer jelly, moon jelly)! Moon jellyfish facts!#jellyfish #ocean #...

Everything You Need To Know About Octopuses

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about these highly intelligent cephalopods. The octopus (Octopoda). Octopus facts for kids and adults! From tales of sea m...

Facts: The Minke Whale

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this curious baleen whale! The minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata, Balaenoptera bonaerensis). Minke whale facts!#whale #marinel...

Facts: Smelt

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these sometimes anadromous, Northern Hemisphere fish. The smelt (Osmeridae). Smelt facts!#fish #anadromous #fishing #lakes #marineli...

Facts: The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the most abundant sea turtle in the world! These sea turtles can be spotted nesting in large gatherings called arribadas. The olive ...

Facts: The Megalodon

02 Nov 2022

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Quick facts about the largest known shark to have every existed. The extinct megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon, Otodus megalodon, megatooth shark, the...

Facts: The Painted Frogfish

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this strange-looking anglerfish that can walk! The painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus). Painted frogfish facts!#fish #weird #stran...

Facts: Omura's Whale

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this elusive and recently classified whale species! The Omura's whale (Balaenoptera omurai, dwarf fin whale). Omura's whale facts!#w...

Facts: The Mauve Stinger

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this bioluminescent jellyfish! The mauve stinger (purple jellyfish, purple-striped jelly, Pelagia noctiluca, purple stinger, squishy...

Facts: The Opah Fish (Moonfish)

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique warm-blooded fish! The opah fish (moonfish,  Lampris guttatus, Lampris immaculatus, kingfish, redfin ocean pan, Jer...

Facts: The North Atlantic Right Whale

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about one of the world's largest and most endangered marine mammals! The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis, black right whal...

Facts: The Marine Iguana

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this foraging marine lizard that inhabits the Galapagos! The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus, sea iguana, saltwater iguana). ...

Facts: The Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful coral reef fish! The yellow longnose butterflyfish (forceps fish, Forcipiger flavissimus, longnosed butterflyfish). Al...

Everything You Need To Know About Limpets

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the Limpet 101. Everything you need to know about these aquatic snails! Limpet facts! Limpets (Patellogastropoda) documentary.#weird #cool #ama...

Facts: The Loggerhead Sea Turtle

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the second largest sea turtle in the world! The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta, loggerheads). Loggerhead sea turtle facts! L...

Facts: The Lizardfish

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this voracious bottom-dwelling predator! The lizardfish (Synodontidae, Bathysauridae). Lizardfish facts!#fish #coralreefs #marinelif...

Facts: The Lookdown

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this shiny game fish! The lookdown (Selene vomer, moonfish, Atlantic lookdown, sunfish, horsefish). Lookdown facts!#fish #fishing #f...

Facts: The Pyjama Shark

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this calm, bottom-dwelling shark! The pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum, striped catshark, pajama shark). Pyjama shark facts!#sharks...

Facts: The Lumpfish

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fish that can stick to things! The lumpfish (lumpsucker, Cyclopteridae, Cyclopterus lumpus). Lumpfish facts! Commonly used for ...

Facts: The Magnificent Frigatebird

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these expert flyers and thieves! The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens, man o war bird, pirate birds, devil birds). Magni...

Facts: The Spotted Jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata)

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this invasive jellyfish! The spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata, floating bell, white spotted jellyfish, Australian spotted jel...

Facts: The Lion's Mane Jellyfish

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the largest jellyfish in the world! The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata, hair jelly, giant jellyfish, Arctic red jellyfish)....

Facts: The Manatee

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this graceful, herbivorous marine mammal! The manatee (Trichechus, sea cow). Manatee facts!#marinemammals #cute #adorable #florida #...

Facts: The Leopard Shark

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this bottom-feeding west coast shark! The leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata). Leopard shark facts!#sharks #fish #california #anima...

Facts: The Pacific Mackerel (Chub Mackerel)

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these abundant schooling fish that are commonly consumed! Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus, chub mackerel, Pacific chub mackerel)...

Facts: Marine Flatworms

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about these often colorful and toxic worms! Marine flatworms (Polycladida, polyclads). Marine flatworm facts!#worms #color...

Facts: The Leopard Seal

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fierce predator! The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx, sea leopard). Leopard seal facts!#seals #pinnipeds #marinemammals #fish #...