Sealife guideThe Rhizostomeae orderThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of cnidarians and especially sea anemones, corals and jellyfish !

Blue blubber jellyfish
(Catostylus mosaicus)
(Catostylus mosaicus)

Fried egg jellyfish
(Cotylorhiza tuberculata)
(Cotylorhiza tuberculata)

White spotted jellyfish
(Phyllorhiza punctata)
(Phyllorhiza punctata)

Barrel jellyfish
(Rhizostoma pulmo)
(Rhizostoma pulmo)
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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.

Thursday, October 30th 2025
The leopard blenny
The leopard blenny is a small reef fish from the Indo-Pacific ocean. It is easily recognized by its spotted coloration, which resembles that of a leopard. It lives on shallow coral reefs, feeds mainly on algae and polyps and skillfully camouflages among the corals to avoid predators.
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Rémora
(8 espèces)
(8 espèces)
