Aquatic Animals
Sharon Rorem
Articles
Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Scallops
Scallops are delicious. We know them as little tasty bits of seafood, but is there more to these
sea creatures? They had a life before they met your dinner plate. Find out about that in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Lobsters
Lobsters are delicious, but what do you know about them? They had a life before they became dinner. Find out about that in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Living Fossils: Megalodon?
Carcharodon Megalodon, commonly known as Megalodon, is thought to be extinct. Some people wonder if it is still alive. What do you think? Read about this very large (52-foot-long) shark and decide for yourself.
Sea Creatures 101: Living Fossils: The Quest For Coelacanth-Part 3
This third and final section of "The Quest For Coelacanth" gives information on the anatomy of a coelacanth and what happened to Professor J.L.B. Smith.
Sea Creatures 101: Living Fossils: The Quest For Coelacanth-Part 2
This is part two of a three-part story about the original discovery of a Coelacanth (pronounced see’-la-canth, which means lobe-finned). This fish was thought to be extinct millions of years ago. This discovery shook the world in the 1930's. It challenged the beliefs of the scientific community. The lives of those ...
Sea Creatures 101: Living Fossils: The Quest For Coelacanth
The Coelacanth (pronounced see’-la-canth) is a fish believed to be extinct millions of years ago. In 1938, Miss Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer came across a Coelacanth in a local fish market. Her discovery made history. Read part one of her story and learn about the Coelacanth in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Turtles: Green
Green sea turtles are now listed as threatened/endangered by the U. S. Government. The harvesting of Green sea turtles for food, for their shells, and for their eggs has been a fairly large factor in their decline.
This article gives a brief overview of why green turtle soup was popular, links ...
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Turtles: The Hawksbill
Hawksbill sea turtles are famous for their ornate shiny shells, called "bekko" when sold. The over-harvesting of Hawksbills for their shells, flesh, and eggs have made this turtle an endangered species. Find out more about Hawksbills in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Turtles: Leatherbacks
The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest sea turtle known to man, And it's facing extinction. Learn some basic facts about this "gentle giant", and find resources for more information about endangered species in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Turtles: Kemps Ridley
The Kemp's Ridley sea turtle is a very rare turtle-an endangered species. Find out why, and find out why it's called "Kemps Ridley", in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Turtles: Loggerheads
Loggerhead sea turtles are one of 7 species of sea turtles known to us. They have recently been classified as "endangered". Find out more about the Loggerhead in this article.
Many people are intrigued by barracuda-and we're not talking about a car here. Learn more about this predatory fish in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: The Lionfish
Lionfish are beautiful to look at, but don't touch! Find out more about them in this article.
There are many types of piranha, and not all are carnivorous. The most notorious of all piranha are the Red-Bellied Piranha. Are they as dangerous as we think? Find out that and more in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Underwater Worms
Worms are not only found on land. They can be found in the ocean as well! Some glow, some are resistant to extreme temperatures, and what we are learning about these worms could help us in many ways. Learn about underwater worms in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Animals of the Abyss: The Viperfish: Fangs A Lot!
The Viperfish is a deep-sea fish that has fang-like teeth and glows in the dark. Find out about this fish and how bioluminescence works in this article.
Oarfish Facts and Myths: Is the Loch Ness Monster an Oarfish?
Oarfish can reach lengths of 60 feet, and live in the abyssal plain, about 6,000 feet below the ocean's surface.
Gulper Eel: How it Lures and Eats Its Prey in the Abyssal Plain
3,000 to 10,000 feet below the Ocean's surface, animals exist in almost complete darkness. Learn about the Gulper Eel who lives in the abyssal plain.
Sea Creatures 101: Cuttlefish: Much More Than Sea Biscuits
Cuttlefish are generally known for one thing-cuttlebone, but there's so much more to this interesting sea creature! Learn more in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Changeable Animals Series Mimic Octopus: Aqua Impersonator
Many animals can change the color or texture of their skin at will. Changing their shape, though, that's really something new! Read this article on a new octopus that's causing quite a stir in the scientific community.
Sea Creatures 101: Shark Series: The Goblin Shark: Ugly and Rare
The Goblin shark was first discovered by Japanese fishermen in 1898 in the waters near Yokohama, Japan. Learn more about this unusual shark in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Shark Series: The Lemon Shark: A Model Shark
The lemon shark is a model of all sharks. Find out why in this article, and find out how scientists tag and track these sharks.
Sea Creatures 101: Shark Series: "Jaws" and the Bull shark
The story of Jaws was actually based on Bull shark attacks in New Jersey in 1916. Bull sharks can live in fresh and salt water. Interested in learning more? Read this article
Sea Creatures 101: Wobbegongs: Paisley Predators
This is a short article on the wobbegong shark. it is the first of a series of articles on lesser-known sharks.
Horseshoe Crabs: True Blue Bloods
Many people have seen or heard of horseshoe crabs, but what do you really know about them? This article gives you information on what a horseshow crab is and why it's important to us.
Sea Creatures 101: Anglerfish: Hooked For Life
Deep Sea Anglerfish mate for life- the male's life, that is! Without the female Deep Sea Angler, a male has no chance of survival. Find out about this fascinating fish in this article.
They look odd, seem harmless, and-some say-taste good. What are they? Pufferfish. Find out some interesting things about these unique fish and get some good web links to more detailed information in this article.
Sea Creatures 101: Sea Dragons: Are They Real?
Weedy and leafy sea-dragons: habitat, mating, and things that they have in common with sea-horses and pipe-fish.
Sea Creatures 101: Jellyfish: A Water Ballet
Jellyfish-body construction, how and what they eat and what to do if you're stung by a jellyfish.
Sea Creatures 101: Plankton: Teens of the Sea
Plankton are interesting creatures which go through "teen stages"
too. Crabs, shrimp, jellyfish, and other sea creatures go through
a planktonic stage.
Sea Creatures 101: Coral: What A Zoo!
What coral is, how it reproduces, how it eats and what it eats,
and what a reef needs to stay healthy.
Sea Creatures 101:The Parrotfish: Polly Want A ...Coral?
Interesting facts about parrotfish,their eating habits,survival
techniques,and physical aspects.
Sea Creatures 101: The Moray Eel: Hide And Seek
An overview of the moray eel: its hunting behavior, favorite foods and mating behavior.
Sea Creatures 101: The Octopus: One Smart Sucker
A short article with interesting tidbits of information on the octopus. Be sure to make use of the links if you are serious about this topic!