Shoal grass can grow to be 13 inches (33 centimeters) long and 0.08 inches (2 millimeters) in width. Shoal grass grows around the world but is most commonly found in the muddy coastal waters of the ...

Rain falls in Florida and flows downhill to the sea. What animals does it meet along the way? Playful river otter, bright pink spoonbills, iconic alligators, a Florida manatee and stunning sea turtles ...

As one of the largest crabs on the Pacific coast, Puget Sound king crab shells can grow over 12 inches (30 centimeters). Puget Sound king crabs are bumpy and multicolored, with spots of red, brown, ...

Spotted garden eels are small in size only growing to be about 14-16 inches (36-40 centimeters) in length. They are 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in body diameter. Baby spotted garden eels are solid black. As ...

Due to the unprecedented impacts of Hurricane Helene and Milton, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Oceanic Evening. While this event is always a wonderful celebration of our ...

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These shrimp can kill their prey in two different ways: spearing with their sharp appendages or smashing with a powerful punch. These shrimp have an extremely powerful punch allowing them to kill prey ...

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium (Mote) faced an unprecedented challenge as Hurricane Milton bore down on the region, just days after Hurricane Helene had already caused significant damage. The ...