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Sea Creatures 101: Chimaeras

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.

Sea Creatures 101: Talented Fish: Archerfish

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.

Sea Creatures 101: Talented Fish: Flying Fish

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!

Sea Creatures 101: Talented Fish: Sawfish

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.

Sea Creatures 101: Transgenic Fish: GloFish

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.

Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Tuna

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.

Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Escargot

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 ...

Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Calamari

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.

Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Shrimp

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.

Sea Creatures 101: The Life of Your Seafood: Groupers

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.

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