Green Heron (Butorides virescens)
The green heron is a small species heron that has a distinct velvet-green colored back and is normally found standing on the water's edge.
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Queen Conch (Aliger gigas)
The queen conch is a large marine gastropod that is known for its pink-lipped shell. You can commonly find them in the seagrass beds and on the sandy sea floor.
West Atlantic Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus)
The West Atlantic trumpetfish is a species of trumpetfish commonly found in the tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida down to Brazil, and also in the Gulf of Mexico.
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus Palliatus)
The American oystercatcher is a migratory shorebird with an identifiable long, thick orange bill, black and white plumage and yellow irises.
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
The Nassau grouper is a species of grouper known for its unique spawning activities and ability for female Nassau groupers to change genders.
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari)
The spotted eagle ray is a species of ray that is decorated with white spots and marks across their dorsal side and has a unique snout.
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
The blue dragon is a brightly colored pelagic nudibranch that has the ability to store its prey's venom!
Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
The queen angelfish is a species of angelfish with beautiful and vibrant coloring that allows it to successfully blend in with colorful reef.
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
The great barracuda is a long tubular fish with a pointed snout, two rows of sharp teeth and black spots on the lower side of their bodies.
Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus)
The southern stingray is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and commonly found buried under the soft sediment with only its large eyes uncovered.