Sea Cucumbers (11/10/08)
Holothuria spp. are found in benthic zones from intertidal to offshore reefs. Primarily tropical and subtropical, sea cucumbers in this genus have a broad distribution range. Most are found in sandy...

Trochus Snail (10/08/08)
The Top snail (Trochus niloticus) is one of the most popular and biologically important gastropods in the world. While this article will focus on a specific species, there are a number of snails in...

Seahorses (10/01/08)
Seahorses are among the most unusual creatures in the ocean. People are often fascinated by their strange shape and interesting behaviors. As a member of the Syngnathidae (fused jaw) family,...

False Percula Clownfish (08/20/08)
The false percula or common clownfish, Amphirion ocellaris, is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Recently made even more famous by the movie, “Finding Nemo”™, the orange body and three...

Mandarin Goby (06/09/08)
The mandarin fish belongs to the group of fishes referred to as Dragonets. This group is characterized by having a large head (relative to their body) and reaching sizes of less than 4 inches.