In the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea, these cleaner shrimp inhabit coral reefs, caves and rocky ledges. Hawaiian cleaner shrimp yellow bodies with red and white striping on their topside. They ...

Found in grass flats, sandy and rocky bottom habitats, flat claw hermit crabs are common in the Gulf of Mexico. These hermit crabs live in gastropod (single, spiraled shell) shells to protect their ...

Spotted scorpionfish have venomous spines on their back, so it's best to avoid contact with these guys on a scuba dive! Spotted scorpionfish are masters of disguise, using their very textured and ...

Flamboyant cuttlefish are carnivores, eating a variety of bony fish and crustaceans including: shrimp, worms, shellfish, mollusks and other cuttlefish. Flamboyant cuttlefish have the ability to change ...

Florida manatees are native to the United States, as seen in both the fossil records and in Native American sites. Depending on the time of year they can be frequently found in Florida, Alabama, and ...

This species of jellyfish isn't efficient at migrating on their own. They rely heavily on water currents and wind to get from one location to another. In the coastal waters of the north Atlantic, ...

The carapace, or shell, of a Caribbean king crab is around 5.4 inches (136 millimeters) for males and 4.7 inches (120 millimeters) for females. They can weigh up to 6 pounds (3 Kilograms). Masters at ...

Visit our 135,000 gallon shark habitat. Meet our resident sea turtles, otters, seahorses and gracefully drifting sea jellies. Explore coral reefs and other displays highlighting the real ecosystems ...

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The green reef crab originated in the Caribbean. Green reef crabs can be found in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea inhabiting coral reef communities and rocky areas. The ...

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When these snails are ready to spawn, they'll settle themselves on high rocks and begin the external fertilization of released eggs. Shaped like a spiral cone, lightfoot snails can range from orange ...