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Glowing sea cucumbers are ocean dwellers and live on the ocean floor and are sometimes partially buried beneath it. There are 1,250 known species of glowing sea cucumbers. They are echinoderms...

The sea cucumber is a marine animal with a long body and leathery skin that dwells in the seabed of all ocean bodies. Sea cucumbers belong to the phylum Echinodermata. They are found in abundance...

Sea urchins are sea creatures often found in the Pacific Coast of the United States. Sea urchins have adapted throughout history to survive in many ocean habitats. They primarily eat seaweed and...

The sea urchin is a round, spiny marine creature found in most of the world's oceans. They come in many colors, each related to its habitat. The sea urchin is valuable in keeping algae under...

Starfish belong to a group of animals known as Astroidea, meaning having rays or arms. Although sea stars are simple organisms as they lack brains and other sensory organs, they are the most...

Sea cucumbers (class Holothuroidea) are part of the phylum Echinodermata, a group of animals that also includes starfish, sea urchins and sand dollars. There are over 1,000 known species of sea...

The loggerhead sea turtle is found in many regions around the world. With its large head and distinctive markings, it is a turtle that stands out from others in the sea. And, because loggerheads...

Sea cucumbers belong to a classification of animals known as echinoderms. This group of animals exists solely in salt water and includes such animals as the sea star, or starfish, sea urchins,...

Sea cucumbers are echinoderms like sea urchins and starfish. However, unlike the starfish, they do not have arms. Sea cucumbers are usually found on the ocean floor and most of the 1,250 species...

You enjoy seeing them at the zoo and the aquarium, and they are a favorite in live animals shows because of their notable personalities, but seals and sea lions are different species of animal....

Seals are aquatic mammals that occasionally go onto land. You might think of seals as fun, flippered animals that can balance a ball on their noses, but what you see in movies or TV are actually...

Loggerhead sea turtles, named for their large heads and powerful jaws, are the most common sea turtle found in U.S. coastal waters. These turtles, with their reddish brown shells, have been found...

Cnidarians make up the scientific phylum that includes jellyfish, anemones and corals. How the life cycle is continued by these creatures that have tissue but no true organs differs greatly among...

Leatherback sea turtles are the largest living turtle species on Earth today. Weighing up to 2,000 pounds and stretching up to 8 feet in length, their massive bodies travel the entire ocean in...

Sea cucumbers are echinoderms, in the same family as starfish and sea urchins. They live on the ocean floor, in deep or shallow waters, and often bury their bodies beneath sand. There are 1,250...

Fish that live in the extreme environment deep in the bottom of the sea are much different from the animals that live in shallow water. They have a few distinct characteristics that have allowed...

All species of sea turtles grow to enormous proportions, especially when they're kept in captivity in zoos and aquariums, where they can easily get bored. These are creatures that in the wild swim...

The killer whale is a black and white sea creature that is also known as an orca. They can live anywhere, but prefer cold waters, such as the Antarctic. They live off a diet of other animals that...

Sea Monkeys have been the most popular, exaggerated and mysterious pets available for children since the 1960's. The mythological exploits of Sea Monkey communities have been discussed, written...

Sea turtles have been around for more than 100 million years. Once numbering in the millions, now only seven species of sea turtles survive, all of them endangered. The colossal creatures can...

Sea monkeys are a type of large brine shrimp, about a half inch long as adults. The eggs can last for a long time out of water and they are often sold as a kit with a small tank. When added to the...

Never mind the whales, they’ve got enough people rooting for them, your mission is to save the sea turtles. Even if your efforts seem small, every little bit helps to keep the creatures...

Sea turtles around the world are in danger of extinction. Gill netting and industrial long lining are threatening the existence to the Pacific leatherback sea turtle, in particular. It's the...