Deep Marine Scenes
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Facts: Amphipods
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about amphipods, tiny crustaceans found all around the world! Amphipods (Amphipoda, scuds, side swimmer). Amphipod facts!#crustaceans #lob...
Facts: Bottom Trawling
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is bottom trawling? Bottom trawling is an industrial fishing practice that is causing needless harm to marine life. Enjoy this short documentary ...
Facts: The Bottlenose Dolphin
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these playful marine mammals! The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops, Flipper). Bottlenose dolphin facts!#ocean #dolphins #sharks #biology...
Facts: The Bobbit Worm
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this sneaky ambush predator. The bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois, sand striker, bobbitt worm, biting reef worm). Bobbit worm facts!#...
Facts: True's Beaked Whale
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the elusive True"s beaked whale, a rarely seen marine mammal with large teeth. True's beaked whale (Mesoplodon mirus). True's beaked...
Facts: The Spotted Eagle Ray
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these graceful and venomous cartilaginous fish. The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus, whitespotted eagle ray, Mr. Ray). Spotted eagle ra...
Facts: The Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant deep sea shark. The bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus, cow shark, bulldog shark). Sixgill shark facts!#ocean #de...
Facts: The Pacific Geoduck
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the strange Pacific geoduck, the world's largest burrowing clam! The Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa, mud duck, king clam, elephan...
Facts: The Spotted Garden Eel
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these eels that spend their lives sticking out of the sand! The spotted garden eel (Heteroconger hassi). Spotted garden eel facts! T...
Facts: The Blue Whale
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest animal in the world! The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)! Blue whale facts!#whales #marinemammals #ocean #biology #sc...
Facts: The Blue Shark
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this slender and very common pelagic shark! The blue shark (Prionace glauca, blue whaler). Blue shark facts!#ocean #openocean #shark...
Facts: The Flying Gurnard
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the flying gurnard, a colorful fish that can 'walk' along the seafloor. The flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans, helmet gurnard)....
Facts: The Stickleback
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this fish that can live in both freshwater and saltwater! The stickleback (Gasterosteidae). Stickleback facts!#freshwater #fish #aqu...
Facts: The Steller Sea Lion
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest species of sea lion! The steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus, northern sea lion). Steller sea lion facts.#ocean #sealio...
Facts: The Vaquita (The World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the vaquita, a critically endangered porpoise with less than 10 animals left! The vaquita (Phocoena sinus, Gulf of California harbor...
Facts: The Stargazer
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these big headed ambush predators! The stargazer (Uranoscopidae, stonelifters)! Stargazer fish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #sc...
Facts: The Squirrelfish
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this nocturnal carnivore! The squirrelfish (Holocentrinae, Holocentridae, ala ihi). Squirrelfish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #...
Facts: The Squat Lobster
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny crustacean that can inhabit extreme habitats! The squat lobster (Galatheoidea, Chirostyloidea, false lobsters, langostinos...
Facts: The Atlantic Cod
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the Atlantic cod, a popular food fish in the North Atlantic! The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Atlantic cod facts!#marineanimals #fis...
Facts: The Blue-Ringed Octopus
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the deadliest cephalopod in the world! The blue-ringed octopus (blue ring octopus, Hapalochlaena). Blue-ringed octopus facts!#ocean ...
Facts: The Bluegill
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this easy to catch freshwater fish! The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus, sunfish, bream, sun perch, brim). Bluegill facts! They are ev...
Facts: The Northern Fur Seal
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the northern fur seal, an adorable and aggressive eared seal that likes cold seas! The northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus). Nort...
Facts: The Blue Crab
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this incredibly popular shellfish! The blue crab (Atlantic blue crab, Chesapeake blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, blue claw crab). Bl...
Facts: The Stonefish
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this extremely venomous animal! The stonefish (Synanceia)! Stonefish facts! #marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #biology #lear...
Facts: The Sunflower Star
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant species of sea star! The sunflower star (sunflower starfish, sunflower sea star, zombie starfish, many rayed star, twenty...
Facts: The Pot-Bellied Seahorse
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the pot-bellied seahorse, one of the largest seahorse species! Pot-bellied seahorse (big-bellied seahorse , big belly seahorse, Hipp...
Facts: The Atlantic Tarpon
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this popular catch and release fish! The Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus, silver king). Atlantic tarpon facts!#marineanimals #f...
Facts: The Blob Sculpin
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this close relative of the blobfish that lives in the deep sea! The blob sculpin (fathead sculpin, Psychrolutes phrictus, big mouthe...
Facts: The Engineer Goby (Convict Blenny)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the engineer goby, a unique fish that likes to create tunnels in the sand! Engineer goby (convict blenny, convict goby, engineer ble...
Facts: The Tasmanian Giant Crab
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about one of the world's heaviest true crab species! The Tasmanian giant crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas, Tasmanian king crab, South Australian...
Facts: The Blobfish
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this gelatinous deep sea creature! The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus, Mr. Blobby)! Blobfish facts! Family Psychrolutidae. Commonly...
Facts: The Blenny
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these shy and sneaky reef fish! The blennies of the family Blenniidae (combtooth blennies, blenny fish, sabertooth blennies). Blenny...
Facts: The Fried Egg Jellyfish (Egg Yolk Jellyfish)
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the fried egg jellyfish, a giant jelly that looks like breakfast! The fried egg jellyfish (egg yolk jellyfish, Phacellophora camtsch...
Facts: The Blacktip Reef Shark
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this popular coral reef shark! The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus, Mano Pa’ele, mullet shark). Blacktip reef shark...
Facts: The Three Stripe Damselfish (Humbug Dascyllus)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this black and white coral reef fish! The three stripe damselfish (humbug damselfish, whitetail dascyllus, Dascyllus aruanus, banded...
Facts: The Longhorn Cowfish
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the longhorn cowfish, an adorable pointy and poisonous boxfish! The longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta, horned boxfish, longhorn box...
Facts: The Thresher Shark
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this predator that hunts with its tail! The thresher shark (Alopias, fox shark, whiptail shark, sea fox). Thresher shark facts!#mari...
Facts: The Tiger Cowrie
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful sea snail! The tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris). Tiger cowrie facts!#marineanimals #snails #ocean #science #mollusks #lea...
Facts: The Titan Triggerfish
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this territorial fish! The titan triggerfish (giant triggerfish, moustache triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens). Titan triggerfish ...
Facts: The Eelpout
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the eelpout, a deep sea fish that likes it cold! The eelpout (Zoarcidae, catfish, viviparous blennies). Eelpout facts!#marineanimals...
Facts: The Black Marlin
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this fierce open ocean predator and game fish! The black marlin (Istiompax indica, aguja negra). Black marlin facts! They are one of...
Facts: The Tonguefish
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this teardrop shaped flatfish! The tonguefish (Cynoglossidae, tongue sole). Tonguefish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #f...
Deep Sea 101: Secrets of the Deep Ocean
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the Deep Sea 101! Everything you need to know about the deep ocean and the animals that live there! From glowing creatures to dazzling jellyfis...
Facts: Bivalves
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this class of mostly sedentary mollusks that includes mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops. Bivalves (Bivalvia). Bivalve facts!#mar...
Facts: The Tuna
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this fast swimming and highly valuable fish! The tuna (Thunnini, tunny, Thunnus). Tuna facts! You can also catch these recreationall...
Facts: The Unicornfish
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this unicorn of the sea! The unicornfish (Naso, kala). Unicornfish facts! These fish are in the surgeonfish family Acanthuridae.#mar...
Facts: The Striped Bass
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the striped bass, a popular game fish that can survive in both freshwater and saltwater! The striped bass (Morone saxatilis, striper...
Facts: The Bigfin Reef Squid
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this shallow water cephalopod with giant fins! The bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana, oval squid, bigfin squid, glitter squ...
Facts: The Tripod Fish
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep ocean hermaphrodite! The tripod fish (Bathypterois, Ipnopidae, tripod spiderfish).#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #de...
Facts: The Pikachu Nudibranch
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the Pikachu nudibranch, a colorful sea slug that resembles a Pokemon! The Pikachu nudibranch (Thecacera pacifica). Pikachu nudibranc...
Facts: The Vampire Squid
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this glowing deep sea cephalopod! The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis, vampire squid from hell). Vampire squid facts! They ...
Facts: The Bearded Fireworm
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny polychaete worm that can deliver a fiery sting. The bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata, bristle worm).#marineanimals ...
Facts: The Beluga Sturgeon
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this critically endangered species that has been heavily exploited for caviar! The beluga sturgeon (beluga, huso huso, great sturgeo...
Facts: The Scallop
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the scallop 101, Everything you need to know about scallops, the swimming bivalves with hundreds of blue eyes! Scallops (Pectinidae). Scallop f...
Facts: The Basking Shark
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the world's second largest shark! The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus, bone shark). Basking shark facts!#sharks #marineanimals #fi...
Facts: The Velvet Whalefish
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this brightly colored and rare deep sea fish! The velvet whalefish (red whalefish, Barbourisia rufa, red velvet whalefish). Velvet w...
Facts: The Bobtail Squid
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the bobtail squid, an adorable cephalopod that glows! The bobtail squid (googly-eyed squid, dumpling squid, stubby squid, Sepiolida)...
Facts: The Barrel Jellyfish
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this very large Cnidarian! The barrel jellyfish (giant barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma pulmo, dustbin lid jellyfish, frilly mouth jelly...
Facts: The Banggai Cardinalfish
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this popular aquarium fish that is endangered! The Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Banggai cardinalfish facts!#fish #sci...
Facts: The Venus Flytrap Anemone
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this suspension feeding deep sea Cnidarian! The venus flytrap sea anemone (Actinoscyphia aurelia). Venus flytrap anemone facts!#deep...
Facts: The Snipe Eel
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the snipe eel, a deep sea eel with the world's longest vertebrae! The snipe eel (Nemichthyidae). Snipe eel facts!#marineanimals #fis...
Facts: The Baleen Whale
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the baleen whale 101! Everything you need to know about these gentle giants! The baleen whale (Mysticeti, great whale). Baleen whale facts! Enj...
Facts: The Venus Girdle
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this ribbon-like comb jelly! The venus girdle (Cestum veneris, venus' girdle, venus's girdle). Venus girdle facts! Ctenophora.#marin...
Facts: The Lancetfish
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the lancetfish, a deep sea cannibal with a gelatinous body! The lancetfish (Alepisaurus, cannibal fish). Lancetfish facts!#marineani...
Facts: The Axolotl
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this critically endangered neotenic salamander. The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum, Mexican walking fish, water monster, Mexican water...
Facts: The Atlantic Spadefish
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these flattened gamefish! The Atlantic spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber, moonfish, angelfish). Atlantic spadefish facts!#marineanimal...
Facts: The Common Water Flea
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about common water fleas! These jumpy swimmers are tiny and they don't bite! Common water fleas (Daphnia). Common water flea facts!#aquati...
Facts: The Viperfish
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this fanged monster of the deep sea! The viperfish (Chauliodus). Viperfish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #deepsea #scar...
Facts: The Atlantic Salmon
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this anadromous fish that inhabits both saltwater and freshwater! The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Wild Atlantic salmon facts!#mar...
Facts: The Deep-Sea Lizardfish (Bathysaurus)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the deep-sea lizardfish, a voracious ambush predator in the deep sea! The deep-sea lizardfish (Bathysaurus, deepwater lizardfish). D...
Facts: The Wahoo
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this fast pelagic fish! The wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri, kinkfish, Atlantic wahoo, ono). Wahoo fish facts!#marineanimals #fish #oc...
Facts: The Asian Sheepshead Wrasse (Kobudai)
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large hermaphrodite that was featured in Blue Planet II! The Asian sheepshead wrasse (kobudai, Semicossyphus reticulatus, コブ...
Facts: The Arrow Crab
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this spider-like crab with with a triangular body! The arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis, yellowline arrow crab). Arrow crab fact...
Facts: The Warty Comb Jelly (Sea Walnut)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this invasive ctenophore! The warty comb jelly (sea walnut, Mnemiopsis leidyi, iridescent comb jelly, Leidy’s comb jellyfish). Sea...
Facts: The Anglerfish
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these strange looking fish that lure prey to them. The anglerfish (Lophiiformes). Some glow and inhabit the deep sea over a mile bel...
Facts: The Webfoot Octopus
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this commonly eaten cephalopod! The webfoot octopus (Amphioctopus fangsiao, gold spot octopus, baby octopus). Webfoot octopus facts!...
Facts: The Atlantic Razor Clam (Jackknife Clam)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this edible clam that is faster than it looks! The Atlantic razor clam (Atlantic jackknife clam, Ensis leei, Ensis directus, bamboo ...
Facts: The Lanternfish
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about lanternfish, possibly the most abundant fish in the world! Lanternfish (Myctophiformes, Myctophidae). Lanternfish facts!#marineanima...
Facts: The Icefish
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the this family of cold water fish with transparent blood! The icefish (Channichthyidae, crocodile icefish, white blooded fish, Anta...
Facts: The Weddell Seal
14 Jan 2022
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
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bottom-dwelling ambush predator! The angel shark (Squatinidae, Squatina, angelshark). Angel shark facts! Many of these species ...
Facts: The Green Moray Eel
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 Jan 2022
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
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about this large marine predator! The greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili, amber fish, kingfish, coronado). Greater amberjack facts!#marineanima...
Facts: The Weedy Seadragon
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Blue Blubber Jellyfish
07 Jan 2022
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
06 Jan 2022
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
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about this majestic and territorial reef fish! The Achilles tang (Acanthurus achilles). Achilles tang facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science...
Facts: The Blue Button
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about this tiny, stinging hydrozoan! The blue button (Porpita porpita, blue button jellyfish). Blue button jellyfish facts!#marineanimals #jelli...
Facts: The Yellowfin Tuna
03 Jan 2022
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 Abalone
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the world's most valuable shellfish! The abalone (Haliotis, ear shells, muttonfish). Abalone facts!#marineanimals #mollusks #ocean #...
Facts: The Parrotfish
01 Jan 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...
Everything You Need to Know About Toothed Whales
31 Dec 2021
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 Black Swallower
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea fish that can gulp down fish larger than itself! The black swallower (Chiasmodon niger). Black swallower facts!--- Sup...
Facts: The Purple Sea Urchin
29 Dec 2021
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: The Giant Oarfish
28 Dec 2021
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the nudibranch 101. Everything you need to know about these freaky sea slugs! Nudibranch facts! The nudibranch (Nudibranchia) is like a real li...
Facts: The Giant Isopod
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stalked Jellyfish
25 Dec 2021
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...