Sea Slugs Nudibranchs Nudibranchs and other sea slugs are a type of mollusk. They can be found worldwide, ranging from the Arctic, through temperate and tropical regions, to the Southern […]
California Spiny Lobster
Spiny Lobster California Spiny Lobster Panulirus Interruptus California spiny lobster is known for its lack of large claws on its leg like most lobster species. Instead it has two large […]
Moon Jellies
Jellyfish Moon Jellies Aurelia Aurita Moon jellies are translucent jellyfish with short tentacles and four noticeable round reproductive organs (gonads) on the bell. They can grow up to 12 inches […]
Red Abalone
The California State Marine Mollusk, the red abalone, is a large marine mollusk part of the class Gastropoda (latin for “stomach foot”).
Hermit Crabs
Hermit Crabs Blueband Hermit Crabs Pagurus Samuelis Hermit crabs are small, shy crustaceans that protect their soft bodies by living in the empty seashell they find along the coast. They […]
Purple Sea Urchins
Sea Urchins Purple Sea Urchin Strongylocentrotus Purpuratus Sea Urchins are spiny round creatures found all around the world. On the pacific coast we have purple and red seaurchins. Their bright […]