Bizarre Sea Creatures: Bobbit Worm

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The ocean is full of bizarre and terrifying predators, but few are as adept in their hunt as the bobbit worm. Check out the video to see this ruthless killer in action.

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5 Interesting Manta Ray Facts

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Manta rays are some of the ocean’s largest, most graceful creatures. Read on to discover 5 interesting facts about manta rays!

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Creatures of the Deep: Atolla Jellyfish

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In a realm where not a single glimmer of light is available to live by, the Atolla jellyfish has found a way to defeat predators lurking in the dark.

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Living Together in Harmony

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Symbiotic relationships abound on the Earth, many examples of which are easily seen on coral reefs and other shallow marine habitats. This video gives us a look at the three main types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

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5 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

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Sharks are some of the ocean’s oldest and most fascinating predators — check out these 5 facts about hammerhead sharks!

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Creatures of the Deep: Carnivorous Harp Sponge

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The deep sea discoveries just continue to amaze — check out what we know so far about the carnivorous harp sponge!

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All About Fire Coral

Hydrozoan ('fire coral'), Fiji - probably a species of Distichopora

If you come into accidental contact with fire coral, you’ll surely regret it. But these organisms are some of the most fascinating creatures in the sea, starting with the fact that they are not corals at all!

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5 Creatures That Live On the Seabed

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Many of us are very familiar with pelagic and reef species of marine life, but what spends its entire existence on the seabed can be even more interesting than what meets the eye!

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3 Types of Marine Algae

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Many people think of algae as the gross, slimy layer on top of a water body during warmer seasons, but algae is one of the Earth’s most important organisms. Here are just 3 of the most common types of marine algae.

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Eels and Sea Snakes: What’s the Difference?

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Eels and sea snakes are strikingly similar animals when viewed underwater, but the differences between them couldn’t separate them further from each other, once you get to know them.

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