The yeti crab is a fascinating creature that lives in the deep sea, near hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. It belongs to a new genus and family of crustaceans, named Kiwa after the Polynesian goddess of shellfish. It was discovered in 2005 by a team […]
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The Ribbontail Ray is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific nearshore seas, as well as the waters off islands in the eastern Pacific, are home to the round ribbontail ray (Taeniura meyeni), a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It lives in the bottom of […]
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Surprisingly little is known about the blanket octopus and its behavior, but one thing is certain: they’re breathtakingly beautiful. This octopus can be found in the Pacific Ocean, usually clinging to the side of a coral reef at night while also finding shelter in rock […]
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The dwarf lantern shark is the smallest shark in the world, reaching a maximum known length of 20 cm (8 in). - It belongs to the dogfish shark family Etmopteridae and is one of the few bioluminescent sharks, producing light from organs called photophores on […]
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Nudibranchs leave a trail in their wake, just like the land snails we are familiar with. This trail is laden with chemicals and is quite expressive. It can assist a potential partner identify it or warn other nudibranchs of risks in the area! Nudibranchs can discriminate […]
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