Comb jellies are aquatic critters that can be found in the ocean and along the coast. They are transparent and jelly-like with bright shimmery bands. Comb jellies are typically found along the East Coast of the United States. Especially in the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Comb jellies are the largest animals that swim with tiny …
Octopuses are incredibly intelligent creatures and are considered to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates. They have been known to use tools, open jars, solve puzzles, and even mimic other animals. Octopuses have over 2,000 suction cups on all eight arms. They use them to taste, grab, and smell things. Each sucker is equipped …
Found in the Arctic, polar bears are the largest bears in the world and have no natural predators. The polar bear’s Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means “sea bear.” Polar bears are also known as white or great white northern bears. Polar bears spend a lot of time on sea ice or in the ocean and …
Sea squirts are filter feeders that help keep ecosystems healthy by filtering out harmful waste from the ocean, like microplastics and heavy metals. They will attach themselves to solid objects like sponges, rocks, and seashells. These green sea squirts are attached to a red sponge. They range from palm-sized to as large as 3ft/ 1m. …
The only specimen of this rare box jellyfish was filmed in 1997 and then not seen for another 18 years. In 2022 it was found again, off the coast of Papua New Guinea.