Sea Urchin: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Echinoidea Common Name: Sea Urchin Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea environments Diet: Herbivorous, feeding mainly on algae Lifespan: 3 to 30 years, depending on species Conservation Status: Varies by species; some are at risk due to overfishing and […]

Sea Star (Starfish): A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Asteroidea Common Name: Sea Star (Starfish) Family: Various families within the class Asteroidea Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep sea environments Diet: Carnivorous, mainly feeding on mollusks (such as clams and oysters), corals, and detritus Lifespan: 5 to […]

Starfish: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Asteroidea Common Name: Starfish (or Sea Star) Family: Various families within the class Asteroidea Habitat: Ocean floors, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep sea environments Diet: Carnivorous, feeding mainly on mollusks (such as clams and oysters), corals, and detritus Lifespan: 5 to 35 […]

Seal: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Phocidae (family) Common Name: Seal Family: Phocidae (True seals), Otariidae (Eared seals) Habitat: Coastal waters, polar and temperate regions Diet: Fish, squid, crustaceans, and other marine animals Lifespan: 25 to 40 years (varies by species) Conservation Status: Varies by species, ranging from Least Concern […]

Sand Dollar: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Clypeasteroida (order) Common Name: Sand Dollar Family: Echinoidea Habitat: Sandy beaches, shallow waters Diet: Detritus, algae, plankton, small organic matter Lifespan: 6 to 10 years Conservation Status: Not currently threatened, but populations can fluctuate based on environmental factors. Introduction The sand dollar is […]