Northeast Pacific
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
Northern Fur Seal
Dense underfur means they don’t need blubber to stay warm
Blue-Ringed Octopus
The blue-ringed octopus produces some of the deadliest poison in the world
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
Humboldt Squid
The Humboldt squid can change colors to communicate
Man of War Jellyfish
Named for an 18th century warship
Sea Anemone
Creatures have characteristics of both animal and plant
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.
Hardhead Catfish
The hardhead catfish has a sharp spine near its fin to inject venom
Sea Eagle
The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner
Seagull
Some gulls are capable of using tools