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.
Superheroes of the Sea – How Nudibranchs Thrive in Tough Times
Dr. Richelle Tanner of Chapman University talks about the fascinating world of nudibranchs, more commonly called sea slugs, and how these invertebrates can survive and even thrive under harsh conditions.
Scientist Mia Gabb
Mia Gabb is a marine scientist with two bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Marine Biology from Florida International University.
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
The blue dragon is a brightly colored pelagic nudibranch that has the ability to store its prey's venom!
Portuguese Man O’ War (Physalia physalis)
The Portuguese man o' war is a species of siphonophore that is commonly found drifting on the surface in the Gulf northern Atlantic Ocean.
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch
Dr. Savanna Barry discusses the importance of horseshoe crabs and how the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch citizen science program is helping to improve understanding of regional crab populations.
Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)
The Caribbean reef squid is a member of the cephalopod family and use chromatophores to change its body color and pattern.
Regal Sea Goddess Nudibranch (Felimare picta)
The regal sea goddess nudibranch is a marine gastropod found in the Gulf of Mexico and can be identified by the extremely colorful patterns.
Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)
The Atlantic horseshoe crab is a crustacean that can be found along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States and Mexico.
Red Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulatus)
Red cushion sea stars are invertebrates with studded, colorful skin and found in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Bahamas.