The bat sea star, aka bat star, broad-disk star, sea bat, webbed star, usually has 5 arms, but they can have as many as 9 arms. These sea stars face the threat of sea star wasting disease (SSWD) which causes lesions
The sea potato, aka common heart urchin, is a sea urchin found in sub-tidal regions in temperate seas the world over. They prefer to be buried in the sandy substrate of the ocean floor. These critters are abundant and not
The Dubois’ sea snake is a species of highly venomous sea snake found in New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and the northern, eastern, and western coastal regions of Australia. Even though they face the threats of habitat
The goby is a type of fish that can dwell in saltwater, brackish water (partially saline), and freshwater environments. There are over 2,000 known species of gobies the world over. Gobies are listed as anywhere from Data
The butterflyfish is so named for their resemblance to butterflies in their flattened appearance and in how they almost flutter when they swim. There are over 120 identified species of these beautiful fish found in both
The green humphead parrotfish, aka humphead parrotfish, bumphead parrotfish, double-headed parrotfish, buffalo parrotfish, and giant parrotfish, hails from various reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They can be found
The grey reef shark is a commonly seen shark in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as in the Caribbean Sea. They prefer reefs, but can also be found in lagoons and even in the open sea. Unfortunately, they face the threats
The blenny can be found in oceans all over the world. These critters also come in many sizes and modifications. But 1 thing is for sure, they all have quite the personality. Blennies face a variety of threats from habitat
The turtleheaded sea snake, aka egg-eating sea snake, can be found in Oceania near Australia and also some Pacific Islands like the Philippines and the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia. These sea snakes tend to be sedentary and
The spotted seahorse, aka common seahorse, yellow seahorse, or estuary seahorse, mostly inhabits the waters off the coasts of the China down to Australia. However, they can also be found in the Persian Gulf over to
