North Atlantic
Haddock
The haddock is very popular in both recreational and commercial fishing
Porbeagle Shark
The porbeagle is one of the few sharks that jumps out of the water
Megamouth Shark
Swims with its mouth open to capture prey
Crappie Fish
The crappie is one of the most popular freshwater fish in North America.
Ghost Crab
Their eyestalks, which are sometimes horned, can swivel 360 degrees
Anglerfish
The anglerfish has a glowing lure on its head to attract unsuspecting prey
Sei Whale
This whale is one of the fastest of the cetaceans
Baleen Whale
“Sings” a whale song during breeding season.
Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.
Frogfish
The frogfish can change colors, but it takes several weeks to do so
Man of War Jellyfish
Named for an 18th century warship
Sea Anemone
Creatures have characteristics of both animal and plant
Stone Crab
Females can lay up to a million eggs in one sitting
Reef Shark
Grey reef sharks can give birth without males
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
Though it’s a huge animal, the lifespan of the lion’s mane jellyfish is only a year.
Squirrelfish
Uses vibrations to communicate with other fish
Hardhead Catfish
The hardhead catfish has a sharp spine near its fin to inject venom