Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Sea stars


Deep-sea Animals







Predatory-Tunicate


Physical Characters : Predatory tunicates live anchored along the deep sea canyon walls and seafloor, waiting for tiny animals to drift or swim into their cavernous hoods. These are normally upto to 5 inches across (13 cm).
If you?ve ever seen a Venus flytrap capture an insect, you have a clue as to how a predatory tunicate eats. Its mouthlike hood is quick to close when a small animal drifts inside. Once the tunicate catches a meal, it keeps its trap shut until it?s ready to eat again.
Distribution : Mostly these are distributed in Monterey Canyon at depths of 600-3,300 feet (183-1,000 meters).
Food : These are mostly eating zooplankton and tiny animals.

The Deep Sea description

The open ocean, or pelagic zone, is divided into several layers, based on depth. The first layer is the epipelagic, which extends down to around 200m, which is also around the lowest depth that light can penetrate. This is the layer that people know most about, as it is relatively easy to explore with conventional

Killer Whales


Picture of surfing Killer Whales beside a whale watching boat in Johnstone Strait near robson Bight, Vancouver Island, Canada

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium


The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.
The mysterious experience starts in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the journey, a stunning glass tunnel walkway offers guests an unforgettable experience by strolling underneath a tropical ocean. There is plenty of interaction along the way, from feeding the rays and watching diving displays to touch pools and discovery zones. Other stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopus, zebra sharks and the ever popular clown fish. The true highlight however, commences as guests complete their journey in the deeper darker zone of the Pacific Ocean - take a walk on the wild side and watch 6 species of shark swim beneath your feet from a floating glass platform.