Fact Friday
Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, are colorful little sea creatures. Their name literally means “naked gills” which refers to the feathery respiratory appendage you can see in the middle of this sea slug’s back. Many species of nudibranch are able to ingest food toxic to most other organisms and incorporate those toxins into their skin. Their bright colors warn that they are toxic.
Photo Credit: Annelise Hagan
May 23, 2025
Mass spawning
Many ocean invertebrates, like corals, mate at the same exact time of the year! This is an event you don’t want to miss, if an individual is just 15 minutes late, they greatly reduce their success rate.
Photo Credit: Andrew Bruckner
