October 27th, 2012
ichthyologist: Helmit Urchin (Colobocentrotus atratus) The urchin usually lives on substrates that are fully exposed to the action of waves. Its smoothed, flattened spikes and strengthened tube feet are adaptations for its environment. Ken-ichi Ueda on Flickr

ichthyologist:

Helmit Urchin (Colobocentrotus atratus)

The urchin usually lives on substrates that are fully exposed to the action of waves. Its smoothed, flattened spikes and strengthened tube feet are adaptations for its environment.

Ken-ichi Ueda on Flickr

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October 15th, 2012
ichthyologist: Pyrosome Pyrosomes are colonial organisms (tunicates), consisting of hundreds to thousands of individuals known as zooids. The size of the colony may range from less than one centimeter to several meters long. Nick Hobgood on Flickr

ichthyologist:

Pyrosome

Pyrosomes are colonial organisms (tunicates), consisting of hundreds to thousands of individuals known as zooids. The size of the colony may range from less than one centimeter to several meters long.

Nick Hobgood on Flickr

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377 notes Source: ichthyologist #tunicate#salp#sea squirt#ocean
October 11th, 2012
rhamphotheca: Dolphinus orca - “the Grampus” = now Orcinus orca “Killer Whale” from Gemeinnüzzige Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs, by Gottlieb August Lange, 1780-1789. via: biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89995

rhamphotheca:

Dolphinus orca - “the Grampus”

= now Orcinus orca “Killer Whale”

from Gemeinnüzzige Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs, by Gottlieb August Lange, 1780-1789.

via: biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89995

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88 notes Source: rhamphotheca #cetacean#whale#art#ocean#orca
September 25th, 2012
thelovelyseas: Short Headed Sea Horse by Soul Diver on Flickr.

thelovelyseas:

Short Headed Sea Horse by Soul Diver on Flickr.

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288 notes Source: thelovelyseas #sea horse#sea#ocean#wildlife#animals#aquatic#nature
September 23rd, 2012
tiny gem (by unexpectedtales)

tiny gem (by unexpectedtales)

1,209 notes Source: Flickr / peopleofplatt #photo#vintage#snapshot#girls#ocean#clothed
September 21st, 2012
100leaguesunderthesea: Viperfish (Chauliodus sp) chasing Hatchetfish (Sternoptyx sp) deep sea by Norbert Wu

100leaguesunderthesea:

Viperfish (Chauliodus sp) chasing Hatchetfish (Sternoptyx sp) deep sea by Norbert Wu

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580 notes Source: National Geographic #Viperfish#Fish#Deep Sea Fish#Deep Sea#Ocean#Sea#Sea life#Aquatic#Animals
August 19th, 2012

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149 notes Source: olderoticart #nauti gal#vintage#pin up#seaside#scottie#ocean#beach#Will Pogany#gone with the wind
August 4th, 2012
100leaguesunderthesea: Shining Star by sub marine on Flickr.

100leaguesunderthesea:

Shining Star by sub marine on Flickr.

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88 notes Source: 100leaguesunderthesea #Star fish#Starfish#Ocean#Sea#Sea life#Aquatic#Animals
August 2nd, 2012
squidlinks: Dangerous Waters

squidlinks:

Dangerous Waters

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August 1st, 2012
100leaguesunderthesea: Dragon In The Dark by Matt Tworkowski

100leaguesunderthesea:

Dragon In The Dark by Matt Tworkowski

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229 notes Source: Flickr / matttworkowski #Animals#Leafy Sea Dragon#Ocean#Sea#Sea life#Aquatic