Octopuses live in oceans around the world, from the frigid waters of the Arctic and Antarctic, to the warm waters of the tropics. They're also found along every coast in the U.S., according to theNational Wildlife Federation. Different octopus species are adapted to life in different conditi...
While research has given us quite a bit of insight into the Octopus there remains plenty to still learn about it. There have been some experiments with them to try to prolong life but many animal rights groups oppose this type of testing. Personality: A marine biology researcher named Jennifer...
Caribbean Reef Octopus With a weight of about three pounds, this octopus is considered medium-sized. They have a very large head and thick arms and move much more slowly than other types of octopus. Common Octopus The common octopus has received the most attention, and it has been demon...
These animals filter the ocean’s water and help keep it clean. The Great Barrier Reef, a coral reef in Australia, is so large that it is visible from outer space. Read more interesting facts about corals here. Scientific Name Coral kills its prey by using the nematocysts, or venomous th...
The shark’s scientific name is Triaenodon obesus, which is odd because obesus means “fat” and the shark, like its cousins, is sleek and torpedo-shaped. Reef Shark Species The sharks that belong to the Carcharhinus genus are Carcharhinus perezi, the Caribbean reef shark; Carcharhinus gala...
Fishes are by far the most diverse groups as compared to many vertebrates and other species. One can find a good many number of fishes in just two acres of pacific reef as compared to the number ofbirdspecies throughout North America. Fishes are classified into different classes being based ...
Caribbean Reef Squid European Squid Humboldt Squid Japanese Flying Squid Longfin Squid Striped Pyjama Squid Vampire Squid 5 Fun Facts about Squids Like othercephalopod molluscs, squid have a large brain (similar to a dog). They can count, use signals to communicate with each other, solve problem...
Caribbean and parts of the Yucatan Peninsula Egyptian Red Sea WIO andSouth East Asia (SEA) The best place for scuba divers to see groupers is around rock clusters and large reef structures near the ocean floor. Fun Fact: It seems the origins of the name for grouper species comes from the...
©Dream Reef/Shutterstock.com The hermit crab is a unique species of crustacean that has evolved over millions of years. It belongs to the family Paguridae and can be found in oceans all around the world. Hermit crabs have adapted to their environment by carrying their own home with them,...
One of the most intriguing facts about these fish is that all of them are born hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female sex organs. Male organs develop faster, so most clownfish become and remain males. However, they may switch to become females for various reasons. For examp...