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.
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus)
The Christmas tree worm is a species of polychaete marine worm that is most commonly associated with hard corals in shallow tropical coral reefs around the world.
Atlantic Ghost Crab (Ocypode quadrata)
The Atlantic ghost crab is a common species that can be found along the Atlantic coastline of the United States.
Flamingo Tongue Snail (Cyphoma gibbosum)
The flamingo tongue snail is a few centimeters long but stands out against the sea fan or whip coral it lives on due to its coloring.
Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus)
A master of disguise, Caribbean reef octopuses are found in warm waters around coral reefs and grassy and rocky seabeds.