Ctenophores have got to be one of the most under rated denizens of the Jersey Shore. Rainbows by day, glow sticks by night. Why is everyone not hyping the ctenophore?!
the fact that greenland sharks don’t reach sexual maturity until they’re about 150 years old is so relatable. i too take a century and a half until i gain the confidence and maturity to fuck
@aquariumpacific and @oregonzoo joined us last week! Welcome! To celebrate, here are some blogs you might enjoy if you like sea (and sea-adjacent) creatures.
@marinememes:
@sarahmackattack is on a mission to get everyone to know exactly how cool squid are:
@montereybayaquarium is known for its jelly cams, but have you checked out the other live feeds? Currently: nesting African penguins!
@noaasanctuaries shares wonders from the national marine sanctuaries in the US:
And finally, as mentioned, @aquariumpacific are new here. They want you to meet this leopard shark. His name is Sam.
Anomalopidae (lanterneye fishes or flashlight fishes) are a family of fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
These light organs contain luminous bacteria and can be "shut off" by the fish using either a dark lid or by being drawn into a pouch. They are used to communicate, attract prey, and evade predators.
These rarely seen fish are nocturnal and found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.