Week 8 sea_creatures_presentation

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Creatures of th e Sea Mrs. Trager's 8th Grade Internet Class

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Creatures of the

SeaMrs. Trager's 8th Grade Internet Class

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Chocolate Chip Starfish!!By. Braydan West

Scientific Name:  Protoreaster

nodosus 

   General Information!

• Chocolate Chip Starfish can be

found in the Pacific Ocean,

Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. 

•  They live in warm oceans or

seas.

•  They live in shallow tidal pools

•  Or reefs up to 100 feet deep.

• They feed on bacteria or the 

remains of dead fish or other

animals.

• Starfish do not have mouths on

the top of their bodies.

• Their mouths are on the

bottom of their bodies.

•  They cover their food with

their bodies and push their

food with their stomachs. 

• Grow up from 5 to 25 inches

long.

This is a picture of a Chocolate Chip

Starfish!!

Pisano , Jaclyn. "Chocolate Chip Starfish." (2004): n. pag. Web. 8 Feb 2011. <http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artnov04macro/jpstarfish.html>. "Chocolate Chip Starfish." Chocolate Chip Starfish. Web. 8 Feb 2011. <http://www.richard-seaman.com/Wallpaper/Nature/Underwater/Invertebrates/SeaStars/GhavutuStarFish.jpg>.

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Sea TurtlesBy Eva Sorensen

• They are Beautiful• They are Endangered• They are Graceful• They eat Jellyfish, seaweed, shrimp, crabs, algae, and small mollusks.  •  The eggs are laid into the sand of close beaches

• There are 7 different types of Sea Turtle• Most live in warm waters • Loggerhead Sea Turtles live in cold waters• They all weigh at least 100 lbs.• They spend their entire life in the sea, except for when going to lay eggs

 Badskin-Salzberg, Anita and Allen. "Sea Turtles." The fo

llowing is a sample of the book: Turtles. N.p., n.d. WSey

denham S. R., Thomas. "Sea Turtles." animals. N.p., 20

08. Web. 10 Feb 2011.  <http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/turtlesea.htm>. eb

. 10 Feb 2011. <http://www.herpdigest.org/turtles/seat

urt.htm>. "Save the Sea Turtle foundation." Turtle blog. N.p., 2009. Web. 11 Feb 2011. <http://savetheseaturtle.org/?p=285>.

How to help them:1. Don't litter2.  Don't release balloons into the

atomosphere3. Don't turn beach lights on4. Boat carefully5. Adopt a Sea Turtle nest6. Recycle7. Donate to local marine specialists

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Mandarin FishBy Lily McNeilo Mandarin Fish are part of the dragonets species

o They are one of the coral reef’s fish with the most variety of color. They have

psychedelic colors. Although they are very colorful they still are hard to find

o They live in groups from just two fish to up to five. o They can usually be found right before sundown.o Their scientific name is Synchiropus Splendidus. o They usually consume are mysids, amiphods, isopods,  and benthic copepods.

o Mandarin fish do not have scales. o The male is larger and more colorful than the female.

o The male also has long spikes along his dorsal fin for protection.

"Mandarin Fish." New Approach To Dive 9/18/2006: 3. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <http://www.zerobar.org/mandarin-

fish/>.  Sewell, Terry. "Mandarin Fish ." Fishbowl DC. Media Bistro, 4/5/10. Web. 10 Feb 2011.

<http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/>.

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Peacock Mantis Shrimp• Is found in the Pacific Ocean including Hawaii • It is not considered endangered•  They live on coral reefs• They eat things like: clams, snails and crabs• It has the speed of 50-75mph• They can break aquarium glass

• They are known as the harlequin mantis or a shrimp or painted mantis shrimp  •  They are predators• Peacock mantis shrimp is a hard pet to keep and not a lot of people have them as pets• The best way to feed the Peacock Mantis Shrimp is by feeding it live crabs

• They are about a foot in a half in length • And are very interesting to watch smash everything  By Sandra Murillo

 "Peacock Mantis Shrimp." Home | Oceana North America. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://na.oceana.org/en/explore/creatures/peacock-mantis-shrimp>."Peacock Mantis Shrimp." Home | Oceana North America. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://na.oceana.org/en/explore/creatures/peacock-mantis-shrimp>.Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://animals.jrank.org/pages/1760/Mantis-Shrimps-Stomatopoda-PEACOCK-MANTIS-SHRIMP-Odontodactylus-scyllarus-SPECIES-ACCOUNTS.html>.

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Dumbo Octopus

The dumbo octopus or grimpoteuthis is one of the rarest species of octopus. They move by jet propulsion, using their eight arms, and, or moving their elephant-earl-like-flaps. By using all of these different methods of movement, the dumbo octopus can hover or swim. They eat copepods bivalves and crustaceans. An interesting  fact about dumbo octopi is that they eat their prey whole. This kind of octopus can dive  farther than any other octopus. They are seen most frequently at depths of 3,000-4,000 meters below sea level, but have been seen up 7,000 meters below sea level.  By: Rory Cole

Beccary, . "Dumbo Octopus with elephant ears." Nature's Crusaders. N.p., 09/26/08. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <http://naturescrusaders.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/dumbo-an-octopus-with-elephant-ears/>.

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The Puffer FishBy Haylee Pettit

•    They puff up because they swallow large amounts of

water and Their elastic stomachs blow up like a balloon.

 • There are more than 120 specimens of puffer fish in the

world.

 • Their size ranges from 1 inch to  over 2 feet

 • Puffer fish do not have scales

 • They have pointy and tough skin

 • Puffer Fish have 4 sharp pointy teeth

 • The have teeth that are used for eating algae, clams,

mussels and other shell fish with their birdlike beaks.

 • Some Puffer fish are poisonous

 • Poisonous puffers are believed to get their deadly toxin

from the bacteria in the animals they eat.  

Laughlin, Chris. " Pufferfish Tetraodontidae." National Geographic. National Geographic, n.d. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/pufferfish.html>.

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The Stingrayby Valeria Morse

• Its scientific name is Dasytidae•  Many have teeth so they can crunch mollusks like clams, oysters, and mussels. • They live in the shallows of a temperate sea.  • Its mouth, nostrils, and gills are positioned on its underbelly.  • Their appearance usually copies the

seafloors shading, helping it hide from predatory sharks and larger rays. 

• They spend the majority of their time inactive, hiding in the sand.  • They will swim close to divers and snorkelers without fear.  • Their tail has a poisonous barb, but is

only used to protect themselves.  • Their tail is used to move around in the

water, but its main purpose is for protection.

"Stingrays, Stingray Pictures, Stingray Facts - National Geographic." Animals, Animal Pictures, Wild Animal Facts - National Geographic. National Geographic, 1996. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/stingray/>.

"Creative Commons Search." Creative Commons Search. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=stingrays>.

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Emperor  AngelfishScientific name - Pomacanthus imperatorBy:Bailey Cleven

• Adults have a black band across their eyes to 

    confuse predators. They won't know which end

    to attack.

 • They commonly grow up to 13 inches long. 

 • They can be found near ledges and caves in

    rich coral growth. 

 • Live alone in reefs in the Pacific Ocean and 

    Red Sea.

• They eat sponges and sea squirts.

 • To eat they use coarse teeth like bristles

    on a brush to scrape their food off of rocks and

    coral.

"Emperor Angelfish." Shedd The World's Aquarium. John G. Shedd Aquarium , ©2001-2006. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://sea.sheddaquarium.org/sea/fact_sheets.asp?id=100#top>. 

"Emperor Angelfish." Foster and Smith Aquatics. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+411&pcatid=411>.

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Parrotfish (scaridae)

By: Sierra Judd 

 • Most of the food they eat is algae.

• If they get any coral when they eat the

algae, it is crushed by the teeth in their

throats so that they can get to the polyps,

which are full of algae.

• Before they sleep at night, they coat

themselves with mucus in order to cover up

their scent to protect themselves from

animals that hunt them.

• They are related to the wrasse.

• If you see sand near a parrotfish it is most

likely the coral that was not fully digested

and then defecated.

• They change sex and appearance during

their lifetime.

• Size: less than 1 foot to 4 feet (30-120

centimeters)

  "Parrot Fish, Parrot Fish Pictures, Parrot Fish Facts - National

Geographic." Animals, Animal Pictures, Wild Animal Facts -

National Geographic. National Geographic. Web. 09 Feb.

2011. <http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/parrot-

fish/>.

Creative Commons. Web. <http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=%22parrotfish%22>.

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Seahorses •  More than 15 species • Only animal in the animal kingdom where the male is

pregnant• Sea Horse life- grow up, attract mates, and give birth  

• Largest collection of Charismatic animal 

• The sea horse looks like a combination of animals-

head like a horse, tail like a monkey and pouches like

a kangaroo•  Baby seahorses live in males protective pouch 

• Scientist don't know how may seahorses there are in

the world • Smallest seahorse is 1/2 inch long know as the

Satomi's Pygmy Seahorses  • Largest seahorse is the Potbelly and can be up to 14

inches long 

Katja Peller

                            Information Citations:  "The Secret Lives of Seahorses ." Monterey Bay Aquarium . Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation, n.d. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/seahorse.aspx>.  "Seahorse Exhibit Animals ." Monterey Bay Aquarium . Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation, n.d. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_seahorse/seahorse_animals.aspx>. 

                            Picture Citation:Dwarf Seahorse." Monterey Bay Aquarium. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/seahorse.aspx>. 

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Lion Fish

• The lion fish has red and

white  stripes, it also has long

pectoral fins the lion fish is

poisonous.  

• deadly the side affects of

getting bitten are troubles

breathing and nausea. 

• The usually live  reefs and 

crevices. 

• A very big lion fish can grow

up to 15 inches. 

• The regular size is about 12

inches.• The lion fish is food in some

countries like Japan.

• They are worth a lot more as

pet fish or fish in a aquarium

• The lion fish has many other

nicknames.

  

 ("http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/lionfish/")"Lion Fish." http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_eats_the_lionfish. N.p., 1/15/2010. Web. 8 Feb 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_eats_the_lionfish "Travel into the world." Travel into the world Starfish (2008): 1. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <http://travelintospain.blogspot.com/2008/09/under-indian-ocean-world.html>

By Evan Dahms

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Freshwater JellyfishBy: Nora Jones• Oval-shaped• Diameter is 5-25mm

•  Glassy• Whitish or green tinge

• Short tentacles help with feeding

• Long tentacles help with swimming

• Total number of tentacles is 50 to 500

• Have been seen throughout the United

States• These animals do not harm humans

• Small fish can be paralyzed by their stings Information Citation:McKercher, Liz, Danny O'Connell, Pam Fuller, and Jim Liebig. United States. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species-Craspedacusta sowerbyi. , Aug 19, 2009. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=1068>. Picture Citation:"Tiny Jellyfish thrive in Moscow River." RT.com. Web. 9 Feb 2011. <http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/tiny-jellyfish-thrive-moscow/>.

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Portuguese Man of War by Cormac Heneghan

• Biology- found in tropic locations

o Polyps- Organism that can not survive

independently

Polyp #1 gas filled object at the top

Polyp #2 tentacles

stuns prey and brings food to

digestive polyp

Polyp #3 digestive

Polyp #4 reproductive

o  Size  12 in. long 5 in. wide

Tentacles up too 165 ft. 30 ft. is

average

•  Effects of sting

o  Burning, stinging, welts, difficulty with

reathing, cardiac arrestbibliography"Portuguese Man-of-Wars, Portuguese Man-of-War Pictures, Portuguese Man-of-War Facts - National Geographic." Animals, Animal Pictures, Wild Animal Facts - National Geographic. Web. 10 Feb. 2011. <http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/portuguese-man-of-war.html>.

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•Commonly seen in Caribbean and south Atlantic coral reefs  Approximately one inch long Feeds on coralsWhen alive it appears to be yellow orange with black Spots on the back Member of the octopus, oyster family.Seen in places from North Carolina to Florida. Lives and feeds on Gorgonian coralsIs toxic  

"ocean-census-flamingo-tongue-snail." The daily green. Web. 11 Feb 2011. <http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/squid-octopus-pictures>.   Nahabedian, Sarah, James B. Wood, and Melissa Parr. Marine Invertebrates of Bermuda. Sarah Nahabedian, 2-10-11. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/MarineInvertebrateZoology/Cyphomagibbosum1.html>.  

The Flaming tongue snail By: Estefani Murillo