Sealife guideThe Gobiesocidae familyThe 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 !
Connemara clingfish (Lepadogaster candolii)
Connemara clingfish
(Lepadogaster candolii)

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The crown-of-thorns starfish
Wednesday, August 12th 2026
The crown-of-thorns starfish
Discover the crown-of-thorns starfish, a voracious coral predator that, when populations become unusually large, can consume vast areas of coral and cause significant damage to coral reefs.
The royal sea star
Monday, August 10th 2026
The royal sea star
Discover the royal sea star (Astropecten articulatus), a fascinating sea star found on sandy bottoms in the western Atlantic, recognized by its colorful, spine-covered margins.
The olive ridley sea turtle
Monday, August 3rd 2026
The olive ridley sea turtle
Discover the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), the world's most abundant sea turtle, famous for its spectacular mass nesting events, wide tropical distribution, unique behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation challenges.
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Requin pointe blanche (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)
Requin pointe blanche
(Carcharhinus albimarginatus)