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Sea AngelsSea snails that have lost their shells and flap their wings through open ocean get our seasonal critter fest started.
Glowing red fish light up the deep seaStop light loose jaws bright red glow lets them see more that the average deep sea fish.
Masters of disguiseDoes the mimic octopus have a split personality or does it just like dressing up?
Sirens of the seaMeet the dugongs and manatees, the mysterious marine mammals that were once mistaken for mermaids.
Champion migrantArctic terns are global champions flying from the South Pole to the North Pole and back every year.
Fastest claws in townMantis shrimp have a lightening fast punch and the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom.
Does it snow in the sea?Diatoms are the gems of the ocean that lock up carbon and are vital for all sorts of other creatures from krill to penguins.
Strange string jelliesSiphonophores or string jellies are another group of little known but beautiful deep sea critters.
Mysterious shark cousinsChimaeras are little known relatives of sharks that get up to some odd things in the deep sea.
Extreme wormsGiant tube worms cope with many extremes in their homes on deep ocean black smokers.
Christmas tree wormsPerfect miniature Christmas trees round off our choice of festive critters. |
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