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California sheephead. A sheephead hunts actively during the day, but at night it moves to crevices and caves and wraps itself in a mucus cocoon. See more. Learn about ocean animals from abalone to zebra shark with animal facts, videos, photos, conservation information and more.
With our free online courses, students grades PreK–12 can learn science concepts with fun hands-on projects! Courses are designed for students to complete at their own pace with minimal adult support. It’s a joy to learn about jellies! Explore below to learn more about these interesting invertebrates. Watch the Monterey Bay Aquariums live ...
Scientists can age a sand dollar by counting the growth rings on the plates of the exoskeleton. Sand dollars usually live six to 10 years. Sand dollars usually crowd together over an area. As many as 625 sand dollars can live in one square yard (.85 sq m). California sheephead, starry flounders and large pink sea stars prey on the sand dollar.
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940. Dedicated to innovative exhibits, cutting edge marine research and ocean conservation leadership, the Monterey Bay Aquarium sets the standard for excellence around the world because of its immersive exhibits and ability to present marine life on a truly grand scale. The former sardine cannery is now a top ...
By looking at these habitats collectively as part of the larger coastal waters habitat, we can get a better idea of how each is intricately connected. 5 of 5. Pelagic red crabs ( Pleuroncodes planipes) in the Aquarium's Great Tide Pool. These crabs often show up in Monterey Bay when El Niño conditions occur.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Program has played an important role in the continued recovery of the southern sea otter population with our research, rescue, rehabilitation, and surrogacy work. Discover our history
Size. A giant isopod grows up to 16 inches (40 cm). This is much bigger than its terrestrial relative the pillbug, which is less than an inch (2.5 cm) long. Its large size makes it an example of deep-sea gigantism. This term describes the phenomenon of deep-sea animals evolving to a much larger size than their relatives that live in other habitats.
