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a remarkable lineage of sea slugs. In each case, we've identified a species that we think is useful for asking a question that couldn't be asked with more conventional research organisms such as ...
In this episode, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of sea slugs. These tiny marine creatures come in incredible colors and patterns that make them look like real-life Pokémon.
Sea hares, similar to garden slugs but much larger, can be found off the La Jolla coast and in tide pools. They migrate only to find algae or seagrass to eat. The types found in La Jolla include ...
The blue sea dragon, a type of venomous sea slug that lives in the open ocean, has recently been spotted at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, likely stranded following strong winds at sea ...
To understand the significance of the sea cucumber trade, it’s useful to first understand the animal. Definitely not sea slugs, they are members of the echinoderm group, making them related to sea ...
Less common are nudibranchs (better known as sea slugs) and, if you’re really lucky, octopuses. To get the best tide pooling experience, Malkewicz recommends checking tide charts before visiting.
Coral, sponges, starfish and sea slugs were among the marine life found living near hydrothermal vents that scientists mapped and explored using a remotely operated vehicle. “This expedition has ...
Those creatures, a collection of mollusks, plankton, and one standout sea slug, most likely survived by finding refuge in the few patches of water that remained after the sea dried up. This video ...