Sea Wonder: Black Oystercatcher
22 Nov, 2019
Appearance Black oystercatchers are seabirds that are midnight black in color with striking orange beaks, bright orange eye rings, and... View Article
Wildlife & Species
Sea Wonder: Barnacle
15 Nov, 2019
Barnacles might not be the most exciting animals in the ocean, but they are integral to healthy marine ecosystems! The... View Article
Sea Wonder: Fin Whale
8 Nov, 2019
Anyone can name the largest animal on earth, but can you name the SECOND largest? Read about the fin whale... View Article
Sea Wonder: Storm Petrel
1 Nov, 2019
Because these birds fly alongside ships during storms to take shelter from high winds, sailors’ legends say the appearance of... View Article
Sea Wonder: Dwarf sperm whale
25 Oct, 2019
There are sperm whales, pygmy sperm whales, and dwarf sperm whales that call the ocean home. Do you know the... View Article
Sea Wonder: Brain Coral
18 Oct, 2019
Who knew coral could be so brilliant? Learn about brain coral in this week’s Sea Wonder! Appearance Brain coral... View Article
Sea Wonder: Brown Pelican
11 Oct, 2019
The brown pelican is one of the more well-known seabirds in the world, and it can be found across the... View Article
Sea Wonder: Lanternfish
4 Oct, 2019
Not to be confused with the anglerfish, a deep-sea fish with a bioluminescent lure attached to its head used to... View Article
Sea Wonder: Golden Smooth Trunkfish
27 Sep, 2019
The golden smooth trunkfish is a jewel of the national marine sanctuary system. It is a variety of smooth trunkfish... View Article
Sea Wonder: Dungeness Crab
20 Sep, 2019
Dungeness crab is a valuable species throughout the national marine sanctuaries of the West Coast from Washington state to throughout... View Article