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For some reason, sharks have the reputation of being the "bad boy" of the sea. Movies such as Jaws give the impression that sharks are killing machines, eating everything in their sights. But only a few
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Seals are carnivorous animals that live partly in the ocean and partly on land. Most seals come on land to mate and to moult (shed their hair). But, seals can live up to 90% of their life in the water.
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The Cnidaria phylum consists of animals with stinging cells called cnidoblasts. This includes corals, jellyfish, anemones and hydroids. Cnidarians do not have a head, and commonly look like a flower. The
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The sea rays are probably the most mysterious creatures of the ocean. Many have soft, widely spanned bodies that flow through the water like silk. They have a variety of appetites--some enjoy corals,
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Whales, like dolphins, are part of the Cetacea order. The name Cetacea comes from the Latin 'cetus', which means large marine creature or sea monster! But, whales are no danger to people... Actually, it
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The most widely known echinoderm is the sea star, or starfish. But the echinoderm phylum also includes sea urchins, sea lilies and brittle stars. The echinoderms are very well known, but most people actually
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The Mullidae family is more commonly known as the Goatfish. These special fish have the unique ability to change colors! They find their homes in coral reefs, sand or possibly seagrass. The Goatfish range
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