Animating the Sea: Motion, Light and Eyes

Faculty: Ruth Hayes, M.F.A., and Pauline Yu, Ph.D.

Category

Ecological Interactions and Behaviors

Students’ discussions about shared characteristics and relationships among their organisms are the basis of these categories.

Tiger Shark’s Vital Role in Our Oceans (Galeocerdo cuvier)

When I say “shark”, what comes to mind? The ocean, I’m sure, but also the various media that has been created surrounding sharks or shark attacks. Jaws, Sharknado, & Soul Surfer are just a few films that come to mind… Continue Reading →

Vampire Squid Vampyroteuthis infernalis V.S Moon Jellyfish Aurelia aurita Movements Animation

In this blog post, I will be discussing What I did for my final project. I compared the movements of the Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) and the Moon Jelly (Aurelia aurita).  The Vampyroteuthis infernalis, or “vampire squid from hell” are… Continue Reading →

Weedy Sea Dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

By Yukim Nomoto The Phyllopteryx taeniolatus, also known as the weedy sea dragon or common sea dragon, is part of the Syngnathidae family. Their most recognizable feature is their long, thin snout, which is shared among their taxonomy family members,… Continue Reading →

Yellow-bellied Sea Snake (Pelamis platurus) & Banded Sea Krait (Laticauda colubrina)

By Ashley Scott Introduction This paper is going to discuss habitat and life differences between the yellow-bellied sea snake and the banded sea krait. These two species are types of marine aquatic snakes that live in warmer waters, mostly in… Continue Reading →