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Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
Les poissons marins
Arc-eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus)
Arc-eye hawkfish
(Paracirrhites arcatus)
Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri)
Blackside hawkfish
(Paracirrhites forsteri)
Dwarf hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco)
Dwarf hawkfish
(Cirrhitichthys falco)
Giant hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus)
Giant hawkfish
(Cirrhitus rivulatus)
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)
Longnose hawkfish
(Oxycirrhites typus)
Pixy hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus)
Pixy hawkfish
(Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus)
Redspotted hawkfish (Amblycirrhitus pinos)
Redspotted hawkfish
(Amblycirrhitus pinos)

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The narwhal
Friday, March 14th 2025
The narwhal
The narwhal is an Arctic cetacean well-known for its long, spiral tusk, which gives it a unique appearance. This cetacean is primarily found in the cold waters of the Arctic, where it lives in groups and is known for its seasonal migratory behaviors. The narwhal is of scientific interest due to its social behavior, biology and the mysteries surrounding the use of its tusk.
The north Pacific giant octopus
Monday, March 10th 2025
The north Pacific giant octopus
The north pacific giant octopus is a species of cephalopod that primarily inhabits the coastal waters of the North Pacific, notably in Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Japan. It is famous for its impressive size and remarkable intelligence. This octopus is one of the largest representatives of its family.
The loggerhead sea turtle
Saturday, March 1st 2025
The loggerhead sea turtle
The loggerhead sea turtle is one of the seven existing species of sea turtles. Found in oceans worldwide, the loggerhead turtle is a migratory species that plays a key role in marine ecosystems. The loggerhead sea turtle is the second-largest species of sea turtles after the Leatherback sea turtle, with a shell that measures on average between 35 and 39 inches in length.
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Poisson ange à trois taches (Apolemichthys trimaculatus)
Poisson ange à trois taches
(Apolemichthys trimaculatus)