Did you know? Even though they are arthropods, sea spiders are not true spiders. Sea spiders are more closely related to horseshoe crabs!

Did you know? During the advent of modern submarines many navies were convinced their enemies had a strange new weapon that made perfectly circular cuts in their hulls. The true culprit? Cookie cutter sharks!

The Aquarium's first animal 🐈💙

Did you know? Most octopus species can fit through anything their beak can fit through. This along with their intelligence makes them exceptional escape artists.
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Did you know that instead of traditional teeth, green sea turtles, like Charlotte, boast a rounded beak featuring serrated edges? This specialized adaptation aids in slicing and shredding their food!

Did you know? Many animals in the sea bleed blue due to the hemocyanin in their blood. Lobsters, horseshoe crabs, octopus, and snails may all bleed blue!

Did you know? Not all species of octopus have ink. Deep sea animals such as grimpoteuthis don't visually distract or confuse their predators- instead they are thought to rely on a burst of speed and the cover of darkness to escape.

At depths of 600 feet and more, mesophotic organisms will often produce their own light to attract prey—and to avoid becoming it themselves. Escape the winter malaise and visit these glimmering, neon animals in our newly renovated exhibit. 🧪

Scripps Oceanography researchers found that the occurrence of several whale and dolphin species in the Gulf of Mexico drastically dropped off in the decade following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Learn more. ⬇️

Did you know? Certain fish are able to walk over the ocean floor, and even temporarily out of water. These fish include: batfish, who walk along the bottom of the sea; lungfish, who can still breathe air; and epaulette sharks who can survive for hours on land to find a suitable body of water!