Deep Marine Scenes

Facts: The Hooded Nudibranch (Lion's Mane Nudibranch)

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this translucent nudibranch with a giant hood! The hooded nudibranch (Melibe leonina, lion's mane nudibranch, lion nudibranch, trans...

Facts: The Largehead Hairtail

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fanged fish! The largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus, cutlassfish, ribbonfish, beltfish, galchi)! Largehead hairtail facts!...

Facts: The Lantern Shark

09 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about this glow-in-the-dark shark! The lantern shark (Etmopteridae, black dogfish). Lantern shark facts!#sharks #fish #marinelife #animals...

Facts: Krill

08 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about these tiny pelagic crustaceans that serve as food for whales. Krill (Euphausiacea)! Krill facts!#crustaceans #whales #fish #ocean #s...

Facts: The Slickhead

07 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about this curious deep sea fish! The slickhead (smoothhead, Alepocephalidae).#fish #creepy #amazing #weird #deepsea #ocean #marinelife #a...

Facts: The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

06 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about the world's most endangered sea turtle species! The Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii). Kemp's ridley sea turtle facts!#ocean #fish...

Facts: The John Dory

05 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about this thin and stealthy fish! The John Dory (St. Pierre, Peter's fish, Zeus faber, doorkeeper's fish). John Dory facts!#florida #fish...

Echinoderms 101: Sea Stars, Sea Urchins, Sea Cucumbers and More

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From starfish to sea urchins, crinoids, brittle stars, and sea cucumbers - here's everything you need to know about these often prickly and brightly-c...

Facts: The Jellynose Fish

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this gelatinous deep sea fish! The jellynose fish (Ateleopodidae, tadpole fish, jellynoses). Jellynose fish facts!#deepsea #ocean #m...

Facts: The Humboldt Squid

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this aggressive cephalopod! The Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas, red devil, jumbo squid, jumbo flying squid)! Humboldt squid facts!#...

Facts: The Humphead Parrotfish

01 Oct 2022

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Quick facts about one of the largest coral reef fish. The humphead parrotfish (bumphead parrotfish, green humphead parrotfish, giant humphead parrotfi...

Facts: Methane Ice Worms

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these extreme worms that live in the deep sea! Methane ice worms (Sirsoe methanicola, Hesiocaeca methanicola). Methane ice worm fact...

Facts: The Oyster

29 Sep 2022

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Here's the oyster 101! Everything you need to know about this commonly farmed bivalve. The oyster (Ostreidae). Oyster facts!#mollusks #ocean #amazing ...

Facts: The Orange Roughy

28 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this deep sea fish with an incredible lifespan! The orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus, slimeheads, deep sea perch). Orange roug...

Facts: The Skeleton Shrimp

27 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about these creepy, crawling shrimp that cling onto surfaces! The skeleton shrimp (Caprellidae, ghost shrimp). Skeleton shrimp facts!#shri...

Facts: The Pacific Cleaner Shrimp

26 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this cleaner of sea life! The Pacific cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis, scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp, white striped cleaner shrim...

Facts: The Picasso Triggerfish

25 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this colorful and aggressive triggerfish! The Picasso triggerfish (lagoon triggerfish, Rhinecanthus aculeatus, blackbar triggerfish,...

Facts: The Pacific Sea Nettle

24 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this giant jellyfish that appeared in Finding Nemo! The Pacific sea nettle (west coast jellyfish, Chrysaora fuscescens, brown sea ne...

Facts: The Spotted Handfish

23 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about the spotted handfish, a critically endangered anglerfish that can walk on the seafloor! The spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsut...

Facts: The Horn Shark

22 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this oviparous bottom-dwelling shark with sharp spines! The horn shark (Heterodontus francisci). Horn shark facts!#sharks #amazing #...

Facts: The Hooded Seal

21 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this curious looking marine mammal that can inflate like a balloon! The hooded seal (Cystophora cristata, blue-backs). Hooded seal f...

Facts: Risso's Dolphin

20 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this active dolphin that turns white as it gets older! Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus, gray dolphin). Risso's dolphin facts!#dolph...

Facts: The Hermit Crab

19 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about these decapod crustaceans with soft tails concealed in snail shells! The hermit crab (Paguroidea). Hermit crab facts!#crustaceans #o...

Facts: The Harbor Seal

18 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about the most widely distributed seal species. The harbor seal (harbour seal, common seal, Phoca vitulina, hair seal). Harbor seal facts!...

Facts: The Harlequin Shrimp

17 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this colorful shrimp that eats starfish! The harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta, clown shrimp). Harlequin shrimp facts!#shrimp #crus...

Facts: The Tiger Grouper

16 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about the tiger grouper, a coral reef ambush predator with a huge mouth! The tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris). Tiger grouper facts!#fis...

Facts: The Pantropical Spotted Dolphin

15 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this acrobatic cetacean! The pantropical spotted dolphini (Stenella attenuata, spotters, spotted dolphin, bridled dolphin). Pantropi...

Facts: The Pilot Whale

14 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about one of the largest members of the dolphin family! Pilot whales (Globicephala, pothead whale, squid hound). Pilot whale facts!#whales...

Facts: The Bloody-Belly Comb Jelly

13 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this dazzling deep sea comb jelly with a bright red stomach! The bloody-belly comb jelly (samurai helmet jelly, red lobate comb jell...

Facts: The Pinecone Fish

12 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about these fish that look like pineapples! The pinecone fish (knightfish, pineapplefish, monocentridae). Pinecone fish facts!#fish #anima...

Facts: The Great White Shark

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the upcoming Shark Week 2019, here are some quick facts about this intelligent predator! The great white shark (white shark, white pointer...

Facts: The Pompeii Worm

10 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about one of the most heat tolerant creatures in the world! The pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana) inhabits deep sea hydrothermal vents. P...

Facts: The Flower Urchin (The World's Most Dangerous Sea Urchin)

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the flower urchin, a species of highly venomous sea urchin that can be deadly! The flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus). Flower urc...

Facts: The Porcupinefish

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this prickly pufferfish! The porcupinefish (balloonfish, spiny puffer, burrfish, Diodontidae, blowfish). Porcupinefish facts! Also k...

Facts: The Pistol Shrimp

07 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about one of the loudest animals in the ocean! The pistol shrimp (snapping shrimp, Alpheidae). Pistol shrimp facts!#shrimp #ocean #inverte...

Facts: The Snowflake Eel

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the snowflake eel, a colorful moray eel that hunts while swimming gracefully near the seafloor! The snowflake eel (snowflake moray, ...

Facts: The Halosaur

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this eel-like deep ocean fish! The halosaur (Halosauridae). Halosaur facts!#deepsea #noaa #fish #weird #amazing #learn #ocean #scien...

Facts: The Pipefish

04 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about these snake-like fish where the males give birth! Pipefish (Syngnathinae). Pipefish facts!#fish #weird #ocean #pipe #ocean #amazing ...

Facts: The Hagfish

03 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this primitive jawless fish with no vertebral column! The hagfish (Myxini, slime eels). Hagfish facts!#weird #whales #deepsea #fish ...

Facts: Whale Lice

02 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about whale lice, tiny crustacean ectoparasites that cling onto cetaceans and consume their skin! Whale lice (cyamids, whale louse). Whale...

Facts: The Gulper Eel (Pelican Eel)

01 Sep 2022

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Quick facts about this deep sea fish with a humongous mouth! The gulper eel (pelican eel,  Eurypharynx pelecanoides, pelican fish, pelican gulper...

Facts: The Guitarfish

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this guitar-shaped ray! The guitarfish (Rhinobatidae , shovelnose sharks). Guitarfish facts!#fish #rays #ocean #amazing #weird #lear...

Facts: The Queen Conch

30 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about the queen conch, a giant, leaping sea snail with a beautiful shell! The queen conch (Strombus gigas, Aliger gigas, giant queen conch...

Facts: The Port Jackson Shark

29 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this primitive shark species that lays eggs! The Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni). Port Jackson shark facts!#sharks ...

Facts: The Portuguese Man of War

28 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this stinging colonial organism that is not actually a jellyfish! The Portuguese man of war (Physalia, Portuguese man o' war, bluebo...

Facts: The Grenadier

27 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about these abundant deep sea fish! The grenadier (Rattail, Macrouridae, Macrourinae). Grenadier facts!#ocean #deepsea #noaa #amazing #wei...

Facts: The Ribbon Seal

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this elusive ice seal, one of the world's most easily recognized pinnipeds - due to its eccentric body pattern. The ribbon seal (His...

Facts: The Greenland Shark

25 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about the longest living marine vertebrate! The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus, gurry shark). Greenland shark facts!#ancient #sh...

Facts: The Powder Blue Tang

24 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this popular aquarium fish! The powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon, powder blue surgeonfish). Powder blue tang facts!#surgeon...

Facts: The Wunderpus Octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus)

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the wunderpus, a colorful cephalopod that can mimic venomous animals! The wunderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus, wonderpus, wond...

Facts: The Great Hammerhead Shark

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the largest hammerhead species! The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran). Great hammerhead shark facts!#sharks #cartilaginousfish #el...

Facts: The Gray Seal

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this adorable marine mammal! The gray seal (grey seal, Halichoerus grypus). Atlantic gray seal facts!#seals #pinnipeds #marinemammal...

Facts: The Purple Sea Star

20 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this common purple starfish! The purple sea star (Pisaster ochraceus, ochre sea star, common sea star, ochre starfish). Purple sea s...

Facts: The King Mackerel

19 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about the king mackerel, a long, slender fish that is commonly caught by fisheries! The king mackerel (kingfish, Scomberomorus cavalla). K...

Facts: The Glass Octopus

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this rarely seen translucent cephalopod! The glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi). Glass octopus facts!#cephalopod #deepsea #ocea...

Facts: The Giant Tiger Shrimp

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large and commonly consumed crustacean! The giant tiger shrimp (giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon, Asian tiger shrimp, black t...

Facts: The Stone Crab

16 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about the stone crab, a crustacean with giant claws that are commonly consumed. The stone crab (Menippe mercenaria, Menippe adina, Florida...

Facts: The Giant Squid

15 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this humongous sea monster! The giant squid (Architeuthis). Giant squid facts! Check out this scary creature of the deep ocean.#squi...

Facts: The Pygmy Seahorse

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Facts: The Pygmy Killer Whale

13 Aug 2022

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...

Everything You Need To Know About Anchovies

12 Aug 2022

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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 Glass Squid

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this translucent and bioluminescent deep ocean squid! The glass squid (Cranchiidae, cockatoo squid, cranch squid, bathyscaphoid). Gl...

Facts: The Giant Pacific Octopus

10 Aug 2022

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). Gi...

Facts: The Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid

09 Aug 2022

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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: The Red-Bellied Piranha

08 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this tiny and sometimes ferocious freshwater fish! The red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri, red piranha). Red-bellied piranha...

Facts: The Red King Crab

07 Aug 2022

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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 Pyrosome

06 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about the largest pelagic colonial tunicates. The pyrosome (Pyrosoma, giant sea worm, sea pickles, cockroaches of the sea). Pyrosome facts...

Facts: The Dartfish

05 Aug 2022

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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 Aug 2022

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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 Gar

03 Aug 2022

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Quick facts about this primitive ambush predator that gulps air. The gar (Lepisosteidae). Gar facts!#fish #aquarium #freshwater #ocean #marinelife #al...

Facts: The Filefish

02 Aug 2022

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 Garibaldi Damselfish

01 Aug 2022

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)

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about Hawaii's state fish. The reef triggerfish (humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, wedgetail triggerfish, rectangular trig...

Facts: The Arctic Char

29 Jul 2022

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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

28 Jul 2022

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Quick facts about this bottom dwelling organism with modified fins for walking! The red-lipped batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini, Galapagos batfish). Red-...

Facts: The Galapagos Shark

27 Jul 2022

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 Dragon Moray Eel

26 Jul 2022

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...

Foraminifera: The Microscopic Organisms That Are Everywhere In The Ocean

25 Jul 2022

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

24 Jul 2022

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 Royal Gramma

23 Jul 2022

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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

22 Jul 2022

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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

21 Jul 2022

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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 Flatback Sea Turtle

20 Jul 2022

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 Scale Worm

19 Jul 2022

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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

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this deep sea cephalopod! The flapjack octopus (Opisthoteuthis californiana, flapjack devilfish). Flapjack octopus facts! Also known...

Facts: The Saltwater Crocodile

17 Jul 2022

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 Irwin...

Facts: The Salmon Shark

16 Jul 2022

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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)

15 Jul 2022

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 Sailfish

14 Jul 2022

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Quick facts about one of the fastest fish in the world! The sailfish (Istiophorus, billfish). Sailfish facts!#fish #ocean #marinelife #amazing #fast #...

Facts: The Flamingo Tongue

13 Jul 2022

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 Sea Bunny

12 Jul 2022

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

11 Jul 2022

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 Sand Bubbler Crab

10 Jul 2022

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 Sandbar Shark

09 Jul 2022

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 Grass Puffer

08 Jul 2022

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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 Fire Shrimp

07 Jul 2022

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Quick facts about these colorful hermaphrodites that clean fish! The fire shrimp (blood shrimp, Lysmata debelius, red cleaner shrimp). Fire shrimp fac...

Facts: The Firefly Squid

06 Jul 2022

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Quick facts about this bioluminescent cephalopod! The Japanese firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans, sparkling enope squid, hotaruika). Firefly squid ...

Facts: The Convict Tang

05 Jul 2022

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 Fin Whale

04 Jul 2022

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Quick facts about the second largest whale in the world! The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus, finback whale, common rorqual, herring whale, razorback...

Facts: The Sand Tiger Shark

03 Jul 2022

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...