Reef Fact: The Longsnout seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) can be found in mangroves, seagrass beds and on gorgonians. During the night, this species stops feeding and swimming, wrapping its tail around a holdfast and remaining there until dawn. Learn more about them on the Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department homepage.
Reef Fact: The sponges (Phylum Porifera) are the most primitive of all animals and lack muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems.
Reef Fact: The recent Census of Marine Life revealed many new species including the Fathead sculpins—named for their large, globe-like heads and floppy skin—live in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans at depths of between about 330 feet (100 meters) and 9,200 feet (2,800 meters). Check out pics of others new species for this new […]
Reef Fact: In 1983-84 a region-wide die-off of the Long-spined sea urchin, Diadema antillarum, (a key herbivore on Florida’s coral reefs) resulted in a loss in coral cover. Please support Reef Relief’s work to protect coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The sea slug, Elhysia chlorotica, is one of the “solar-powered sea slugs”, utilizing solar energy via chloroplasts from its algal food. Support Reef Relief’s work to protect our coral reefs and all their astounding creatures. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The trunkfish blows water out of its mouth to expose prey such as mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and sponges. Please support Reef Relief’s work www.reefrelief.org/donate
FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary Marine Sanitation Device Discharge Regulations, Effective December 27, 2010. Click here to find out details about the new regulations
Reef Fact: The first coral reef was formed over 500 million years ago, making them one of the oldest ecosystems to exist. Click here to learn more about coral reefs Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: It is estimated that coral reefs provide $375 billion per year around the world in goods and services. Click here to learn more Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: 500 million people rely on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods. Click here to read more about this Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate