The Pufferfish, are a large family of fish scientifically known as Tetraodontidae. Within this family are 28 different genera, and around 193 unique species. Across the range, they are some of the ocean's and freshwater's most intriguing creatures.With the ability to inflate … [Read more...]
Box Jellyfish – Deadly Yet Delicate
Box Jellyfish, are marine creatures belong to the Cubozoa class and are renowned for their cube-shaped bells and potent venom. Unlike their other jellyfish cousins, box jellies have a distinct allure. With various species scattered across our oceans, each one has its unique charm … [Read more...]
Lemon Shark – Masters of Mangroves and Shallow Waters
The Lemon Shark, known scientifically as Negaprion brevirostris, isn't just any ordinary shark; it's a unique and captivating creature of the coastal blue seas. With its distinct yellowish-brown hue, it stands out in the marine world. Along with the Sickle-Fin Lemon Shark of the … [Read more...]
The Wolf Eel – Neither Wolves nor Eels, but Wonders of the Deep
The Wolf Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus), is a captivating creature that often gets mistaken for an eel. The name doesn't help! But it's actually a type of 'wolffish' and not an eel at all. Among its wolffish relatives, the Wolf Eel is unique because of its elongated, eel-like … [Read more...]
Giant Grouper
The giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus), also known as the Queensland grouper, brindle grouper or mottled-brown sea bass, is a species of fish from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae. The family Serranidae also includes the anthias and sea … [Read more...]
Great Barracuda
The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a species of barracuda found in subtropical parts of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. They are large fish, and one of the largest barracudas. Resembling other species of barracuda, the great barracuda is elongated with a … [Read more...]
Walrus
Walruses are one of the most iconic animals of the Arctic. They are large, blubbery mammals that live in the icy waters near the North Pole. There are two species of walrus: the Pacific walrus and the Atlantic walrus. Both species are considered to be vulnerable to extinction due … [Read more...]
Spiny Lobster
Spiny lobsters, also known as langustas, langouste, or rock lobsters, make up the family Palinuridae in the order Decapoda and infraorder Achelata. There are around 60 species of these achelate crustaceans which are split into 12 genera.Spiny lobsters are found in almost all … [Read more...]
Mantis Shrimp
Mantis shrimps, also known as stomatopods, comprise the order Stomatopoda. They are carnivorous marine crustaceans with more than 450 species known. They also belong to the group Crustacea, which are hard-shelled animals, such as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, krill.Mantis … [Read more...]
Bull Shark
The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a species of shark found worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers. This shark lives in both salt and fresh water, less than 100 feet (30 m) deep. They belong to the family Carcharhinidae, the requiem sharks, and the … [Read more...]