Lined seahorses can grow to be over 7 inches (17.8 centimeters) long. The lined seahorse can be found in coastal communities of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of North and South America.

Juvenile sheep crabs cover their bodies with barnacles, algae and marine debris to protect themselves from predators. The sheep crab's carapace, or body section, can grow up to 9.6 inches (24.4 ...

Black drum are a recreationally fished species in Florida. A characteristic of drum fish in general is that they have the ability to produce croaking/drumming sounds using their swim bladder- giving ...

The blackfin tuna is a schooling species, and often form large, mixed schools with skipjack tuna. They are a popular recreationally fished species in Florida. Blackfin tuna are one of the smaller tuna ...

Male Atlantic stingrays will grow to be around 2-3 feet (0.61-0.91 meters) wide, while females can get as big as 4 feet (1.23 meters) across. These rays weigh around 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms). Finding ...

The Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program is dedicated to studying the biology, ecology and conservation of sharks and their relatives, the skates and rays. These fishes comprise about 1,000 ...

Spotted scorpionfish have venomous spines on their back, so it's best to avoid contact with these guys on a scuba dive! On average, spotted scorpionfish grow to 7.1-14.2 inches (18.0-36.0 centimeters) ...

Coral catsharks are nocturnal hunters, meaning they feed at night. These sharks like to inhabit coral reef communities in shallow coastal waters. Relatively secluded, coral catsharks can primarily be ...

A SCREENSHOT FROM MOTE’S BEACH CONDITIONS REPORTING SYSTEM, SHOWING MANY OF THE SITES WHERE MOTE’S TRAINED VOLUNTEERS MONITOR VARIOUS BEACH CONDITIONS ALONG THE COASTLINE. The Beach Conditions ...

Several stressors including climate change and infectious diseases have caused significant losses in living coral, particularly in Florida, leading to ecosystems on the brink of functional extinction.

Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...

These shrimp only live for a year and usually die post-spawning season. Glass shrimp can be hard to spot because of their transparent coloring. Faint striping occurs on their midsection and ends at ...