Animating the Sea: Motion, Light and Eyes

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

Category

Vertebrates

Monographs on vertebrate species

Barreleye Fish (Macropinna microstoma)

by Miranda Gress   Macropinna microstoma, also known as the barreleye fish, is a fascinating deep sea fish that is found mostly off the coast of California and the North Pacific. Measuring at about six inches long when fully grown, these… Continue Reading →

Beluga Whale Delphinapterus leucas

Beluga whales are a sub-arctic and arctic cetacean of the family, Monodontidae, also known as white whales.  They are adapted to life in the arctic and are most likely to be found in the shallow coastal waters of the Arctic… Continue Reading →

Black Seadevil (Melanocetus)

This deep sea fish is from the family Melanocetidae in the order Lophiiforms (anglerfish), commonly referred to as black seadevils. “Melanos” deriving from the Greek word for black and “cetus” meaning whale or sea monster. There is only one known… Continue Reading →

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

The Balaenoptera Musculus, also known as, the Blue Whale is the biggest species of animals to ever live. Not only is it the largest creature, it is also the loudest creature on earth, being louder than a jet engine, and measuring up to 100 ft long and 200 tons, this certainly is a fascinating creature

Coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae & L. menadoensis)

By Kayleigh Faur The ocean is a big part of our planet, so much of it is unexplored. There seems to be more knowledge about space than what’s hidden in the depths of the sea. Gradually we have been able… Continue Reading →

Common Clownfish (Ocellaris amphiprion)

Mollie Fain The organism I have been researching is the Ocellaris Amphiprion which is commonly known as the False or Common Clownfish. It is a fish that lives in coral reefs and shallow lagoons, in general they are found in… Continue Reading →

Common Merganser (Mergus Merganser)

Isadora Colpo The common merganser belongs to the family anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans, and within that, the subfamily anatinae (Delacour & Mayr, p 7). The anatinae subfamily molts twice a year and has sexual dimorphism in voice… Continue Reading →

Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)

By Ellen O. Umwelt The surface light is out and the above is calm.  The push and pull are there, but not strong, easy enough for a young to swim without too much effort from its birther.  Shallows are a… Continue Reading →

Emperor and Little Blue Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and (Eudyptula minor)

By: Jay White Most of the time when someone is asked to imagine a penguin, they could think of a very basic concept; black body, white belly, flipper-like wings, a funny little waddle, and the ability to slide on their… Continue Reading →

Eye and Bioluminescent Organ Vision Study: Anomalops Katoptron, Splitfin Flashlight Fish

By Sara Hoskins Bioluminescence is a widespread evolutionary trait that sea creatures have adapted. The existence of bioluminescent organisms spans from the surface of the ocean to the deep sea. Organisms with bioluminescent characteristics inhabit a vast range of climates… Continue Reading →