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The ribbon worm seen here, Ramphogordius sanguineus, is known to regenerate after losing a part of its body.
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Ribbon Worm Redux

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Two nautiluses in the open ocean off the coast of Palau.
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A Couple of Nautiluses

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Giant Isopod from the Gulf of Mexico
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Giant Isopod

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With seven pairs of legs, nine eyes, and shells the shape of flying saucers, horseshoe crabs look like aliens from the deep.
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Horseshoe Crab from Thailand

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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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Crown of Thorns Starfish in the Marianas Islands
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Crown of Thorns Starfish

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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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A species of sea cucumber from the Arctic discovered by Census of Marine Life researchers.
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Arctic Sea Cucumber

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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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This magnified photo provides a close-up look at copepods—tiny crustaceans that right whales feed on.
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Copepods: Right Whale Food

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Dr. Clyde Roper lies next to a giant squid specimen.
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Giant Squid and Squid Expert

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Like snails, clams, and even slugs, giant squids are all mollusks, with soft, fleshy bodies.
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Squid Relatives

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