Sealife guideThe Holocentriformes orderThe taxonomy of marine species
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 !

Blackbar soldierfish
(Myripristis jacobus)
(Myripristis jacobus)

Blackspot squirrelfish
(Sargocentron melanospilos)
(Sargocentron melanospilos)

Clearfin squirrelfish
(Neoniphon argenteus)
(Neoniphon argenteus)

Longspine squirrelfish
(Holocentrus rufus)
(Holocentrus rufus)

Pinecone soldierfish
(Myripristis murdjan)
(Myripristis murdjan)

Redcoat
(Sargocentron rubrum)
(Sargocentron rubrum)

Sabre squirrelfish
(Sargocentron spiniferum)
(Sargocentron spiniferum)

Sammara squirrelfish
(Neoniphon sammara)
(Neoniphon sammara)

Scarlet soldierfish
(Myripristis pralinia)
(Myripristis pralinia)

Shadowfin soldierfish
(Myripristis adusta)
(Myripristis adusta)

Squirrelfish
(Holocentrus adscensionis)
(Holocentrus adscensionis)

Tailspot squirrelfish
(Sargocentron caudimaculatum)
(Sargocentron caudimaculatum)

Violet squirrelfish
(Sargocentron violaceum)
(Sargocentron violaceum)
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Wednesday, November 19th 2025
Tenerife island
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary islands, is a volcanic gem in the Atlantic ocean. It boasts an incredible variety of landscapes, from golden or black sand beaches to the subtropical forests of the Anaga mountains and the majestic Teide volcano, Spain's highest peak. With its picturesque villages, rich local culture and countless outdoor activities, Tenerife is a perfect destination for every type of traveler.

Saturday, November 15th 2025
Batz island
Located in the English Channel off the northern coast of Brittany, just a few kilometers from the town of Roscoff, Batz island is a true little haven of peace where you can enjoy its wild landscapes, unspoiled beaches and historical heritage.

Friday, November 7th 2025
The common sea fan
The common sea fan, is a type of soft coral found in the warm, shallow waters of the Caribbean and the western Atlantic ocean. It grows in wide, fan-shaped forms that sway gently with the ocean currents, helping it catch tiny food particles drifting by. Its beautiful purple branches are covered by a thin living tissue that hosts tiny algae, which provide much of the coral's energy through sunlight.
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Requin des Galapagos
(Carcharhinus galapagensis)
(Carcharhinus galapagensis)
