Sealife

The loggerhead sea turtle

The loggerhead sea turtle is a species of oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm in carapace length when fully grown.

Lionfish

The lionfish is a beautiful predatory fish popular in saltwater. With their long spines and dramatic patterns, these fish are truly a sight to behold. Unfortunately, they have begun to pose a problem in the wild as an invasive species.

Rainbow Wrasse

The Mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a small, colourful fish in the family Labridae. It can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and in the northeast Atlantic Ocean from Sweden to Senegal.

Nudibranch

Nudibranchs are noted for their often extraordinary colours and striking forms, and they have been given colourful nicknames to match, such as “clown”, “marigold”, “splendid”, “dancer”, “dragon”, and “sea rabbit”. Currently, about 3,000 valid species of nudibranchs are known.

Common Octopus

Able to change colour to blend in with its surroundings, and is able to jump upon any unwary prey that strays across its path. The prey is paralyzed by a nerve poison, which the octopus secretes in its saliva, and the octopus is able to grasp its prey using its powerful arms with their two rows of suckers.

Sea Beam

The gilt-head (sea) bream is a fish of the bream family Sparidae found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern coastal regions of the North Atlantic Ocean. It commonly reaches about 35 centimetres (1.15 ft) in length but may reach 70 cm (2.3 ft) and weigh up to about 7.36 kilograms (16.2 lb).