Creature Feature

Sea Wonder: Manatees

People all over the world admire manatees for their gentle nature and adorable appearance. In fact, they’ve earned the nickname... View Article

If you’ve ever seen a pufferfish in a movie or on TV, you know about their amazing inflatable abilities. But,... View Article

Cue the shark music — the Jaws theme song or Baby Shark — your choice! This sea wonder is dedicated... View Article

We wouldn’t blame you for thinking the Monterey sea lemon (Doris montereyensis) was an aromatic or tasty plant but it’s... View Article

You might think a blog about brittle stars is a blog about starfish, but these animals, while similar to starfish,... View Article

Once called “howdy birds” by cowboys due to the rhythmic head nods they make from the entrance of their burrows,... View Article

Orcas (Orcinus orcas) are the largest species of odontocetes, or toothed whales, and are actually part of the dolphin family.... View Article

Appearance Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) can reach lengths of nearly two feet and weigh an average of eight pounds but... View Article

It might look like a kind and gentle underwater plant but the fish eating anemone (Urticina piscavora) is actually... View Article