Hippasteria Sea Star
Hippasteria Sea Star (likely Hippasteria californica) Hippasteria is a genus of sea star in the family Goniasteridae (which is very diverse), mainly
August 9, 2023
Tag: Coastal Biology
Brisingid Sea Stars
Brisingid Sea Stars The Brisingidae are a family of deep-sea sea stars, named after Brísingamen, a necklace belonging to Freya from Norse
August 9, 2023
Sea Pens
Sea Pens (unknown species) Sea pens (order Pennatulacea) are colonial marine cnidarians that are widely distributed in tropical and temperate waters worldwide,
August 9, 2023
Branching Bryozoans
Branching Bryozoans (likely Bugula sp.) Bryozoans (also known as “moss animals”) are a phylum of simple, aquatic invertebrates, nearly all living in
August 3, 2023
Bubblegum coral
Bubblegum coral (Paragorgia arborea) These soft corals in the family Paragorgiidae are commonly known as “bubblegum coral” because of the shape of
August 2, 2023
Velella (aka By-the-Wind Sailor)
Velella velella (aka By-the-Wind Sailor) These bright blue, free-floating hydrozoans can be found in the open ocean in most warm and temperate
July 18, 2023
Sunflower Sea Star
Sunflower Sea Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) This sea star, found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, is one of the largest sea stars in
July 18, 2023
Sun Star
Morning Sun Star (Solaster dawsoni) These sea stars are found on either side of the North Pacific, usually in rocky habitats but
June 1, 2023
Rockfish
Rockfish (Sebastes sp.) These orange or red rockfish are a common sight at Southern Hydrate Ridge (~780 meters water depth), often resting
May 26, 2023
Mola Mola
Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) The largest bony fish in the world (and one of the strangest) is often seen near the surface
May 26, 2023