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On a seamount peak, a huge colony of brittle stars (likely Ophiacantha rosea) feeds on passing particles.
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Millions of Brittle Stars

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Giant eyes spot prey. Huge claws grab the prey, and a tiny mouth rips it to shreds.
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Phronima

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The “Dumbo Octopod” swims by moving its fins, pulsing its webbed arms, or pushing water through its funnel for jet propulsion.
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Grimpoteuthis, The Dumbo Octopus

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A snailfish, with brown and white stripes.
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A Snailfish Swimming in the Baltic Sea

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This scientific illustration of a giant squid shows off its two long tentacle and its 8 shorter arms.
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Deep-sea Giant Squid

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a colorful sea urchin with red and white striped spikes
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Dazzling New Sea Urchin Species

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A crown-of-thorns starfish in the Marianas Islands.
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Mystery Photo: Prickly Puzzler on the Reef

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Hundreds to thousands of tiny crustaceans live on each right whale, eating algae that settles on their skin.
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Whale Lice

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Squid size comparison chart: Lycoteuthis springeri (10-12cm), Leachia atlantica (up to 12cm), Promachoteuthis sp. (up to 5cm), Batoteuthis scolops (up to 20cm).
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What is the Largest Squid? A Squid Size Comparison Chart

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Close-up photograph of translucent coral polyps, showing the symbiotic algae living inside.
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Close-up of a Coral Polyp

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Photograph of a many-armed sea star with maroon and white feathery-looking arms, with a deep red sea fan in the background.
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Feather Star

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Close-up photograph of a large red cuttlefish.
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Australian Giant Cuttlefish

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