Animating the Sea: Motion, Light and Eyes

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

Category

Vertebrates

Monographs on vertebrate species

The Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola)

This illustration shows the ocean sunfish sunbathing at the surface of the ocean. Waiting for the parasites, that are attached to the surface of the sunfishes’ skin during deep sea diving, to either be burned by the sun or ripped… Continue Reading →

The Swimming Locomotion of Orcas and the way they Interact in a Pod

By Katie Pestinger The orca (scientific designation Orcinus orca), also known as the killer whale, is the largest dolphin species, and one of the most widespread, living in portions of all of the world’s oceans (National Geographic). They are impressive… Continue Reading →

The White Shark and How it Hunts (Carcharodon carcharius)

Per Kohlstaedt The White Shark, better known as The Great White Shark, is one of the top predators of the ocean and is essential to keeping the balance of marine life. It is the largest predatory fish in the sea… Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →