Ocean Wonders

Flame Angelfish

Typically found in pairs or small groups of 3-7 fish called harems, flame angelfish spend most of their day on the outer reef slope, darting from rock to rock in search of algae and tiny crustaceans.

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Green Pincushion Urchin

Green pincushion urchins relentlessly graze on seagrass and algae using a mouth on the underside of their body with five triangular teeth. These urchins are essential in maintaining the ecosystem's health by preventing algal overgrowth, which can harm other marine organisms like corals.

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Blue Star Leopard Wrasse

During the day, blue star leopard wrasse are typically found darting in and out of holes in the reef looking for prey. While at night, this fish will bury itself in the sand to hide from predators.

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Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse are often found operating cleaning stations. They attract clients by performing a dance and displaying their bright blue coloration.

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Banggai Cardinal

Banggai cardinalfish are beautifully ornate fish often found hiding among the spines of sea urchins for protection. They are the only diurnal species of cardinalfish, which means they are mostly active during the day.

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Blue and Gold Fusilier

Often found in large groups, blue and gold fusiliers are gregarious planktivorous feeders, meaning they consume tiny organisms that drift in the water column. They also are active swimmers and spend most of their day foraging for plankton on the outer reef slope.

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Potbelly Seahorse

Potbelly seahorses are masters of camouflage and can be very hard to spot in their natural habitat. They use prehensile tails to anchor themselves to seagrass or other objects while waiting for prey. They can also move both eyes independently, allowing them to watch what's going on without having to move their bodies.

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American Lobster

American lobsters thrive in cold waters where there are many rocks and other places to hide from predators. They mainly prefer shallow water but are also found as deep as 1,500 feet.

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Zebra Mantis Shrimp

The zebra mantis shrimp is the largest species of mantis shrimp in the world! You might consider these shrimp homebodies as they are rarely seen outside of their elaborate burrows; in addition to using their burrows for shelter, mantis shrimp use their burrows to hide before ambushing prey with modified spearing claws.

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