Aquatic Animals

A Chimaera in Greek Mythology is a creature with three heads-lion, goat, and snake. A chimaera in the dictionary is "something absurdly fantastic or wildly imaginary". A Chimaera in the ocean is something else! It's a fish! Read about this odd fish in this article.

Aug 25, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

The Archerfish is an amazing fish. Imagine fishing with a squirt gun! That's pretty much what this fish does. Find out about that, and where these fish are found, in this article.

Jul 13, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

Flying fish don't really "fly" as birds do, but they can "soar"! if you have ever wondered how they do that, check out this article. There is even a link to a flying fish recipe. Flying fish are not just talented, apparently they are also tasty!

Jun 14, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

Humans are not the only ones with talent. Fish are talented too! Many types of fish have clever ways of hunting for food. In this article you'll learn more about how sawfish use their unique "nose" to survive, how they mate, give birth, and much more.

Apr 21, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

GloFish are very popular hobby fish. Did you know that they were "created" by scientists years ago? Why would a scientist spend countless hours doing this? Find out in this article.

Mar 10, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

Tuna is a common food fish that many people eat but don't think too much about. That tuna had a life, and it might be of interest to you! Read up on the life of tuna in this article.

Feb 10, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

Escargot is a very popular appetizer all over the world. What do you know about it other than that? You probably know that escargot is French for snail, and it's tasty- but there more to it than that. If you want to know more than that, read this article on the life of snails, how snails are prepared for escargot, and how snails are being used in nerve cell research.

Feb 9, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

Calamari is common food name for squid. You've eaten squid, but haven't thought a lot about what life was like for that tasty little morsel. Find out now in this article.

Jan 10, 2004 - Sharon Rorem

We love to eat shrimp, but what do THEY love to eat? How are they born, how do they live, are there different types of shrimp? Find out more about your favorite seafood in this article.

Oct 29, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

People enjoy eating grouper. It's a tasty fish, so I've been told, but what do you know about the grouper before it hits your dinner plate? There are some interesting facts about this favorite meal, and you can learn more in this article.

Oct 6, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Sep 10, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Aug 10, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jul 6, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jun 9, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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 involved in the discovery were changed forever.

May 1, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Apr 11, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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 to websites of organizations working to conserve the Green sea turtle, and links to websites giving more detailed information on Green sea turtles.

Mar 11, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Feb 8, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jan 7, 2003 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Dec 1, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Nov 19, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

Many people are intrigued by barracuda-and we're not talking about a car here. Learn more about this predatory fish in this article.

Oct 15, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

Lionfish are beautiful to look at, but don't touch! Find out more about them in this article.

Sep 15, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Aug 10, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jul 10, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jun 10, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

Oarfish can reach lengths of 60 feet, and live in the abyssal plain, about 6,000 feet below the ocean's surface.

May 7, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Apr 8, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

Cuttlefish are generally known for one thing-cuttlebone, but there's so much more to this interesting sea creature! Learn more in this article.

Mar 4, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Feb 6, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jan 2, 2002 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Dec 1, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

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

Nov 5, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

This is a short article on the wobbegong shark. it is the first of a series of articles on lesser-known sharks.

Oct 4, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Sep 5, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Aug 2, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

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.

Jul 1, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

Weedy and leafy sea-dragons: habitat, mating, and things that they have in common with sea-horses and pipe-fish.

Jun 1, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

Jellyfish-body construction, how and what they eat and what to do if you're stung by a jellyfish.

May 1, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

Plankton are interesting creatures which go through "teen stages" too. Crabs, shrimp, jellyfish, and other sea creatures go through a planktonic stage.

Apr 13, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

What coral is, how it reproduces, how it eats and what it eats, and what a reef needs to stay healthy.

Apr 6, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

Interesting facts about parrotfish,their eating habits,survival techniques,and physical aspects.

Mar 30, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

An overview of the moray eel: its hunting behavior, favorite foods and mating behavior.

Mar 20, 2001 - Sharon Rorem

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!

Mar 16, 2001 - Sharon Rorem