The coastal environment provides different types of habitats for animals; discover who lives where on the coastal areas of the world.

12 Deadliest Creatures in the Ocean
12 Deadliest Creatures in the Ocean, Written by Contributing Writer, Scribol.com Twelve deadly creatures; 18 photos with descriptions.
14 Most Beautiful Jellyfish on Earth
14 Most Beautiful Jellyfish on Earth, Written by Scribol Staff, Scribol.Com Fourteen jellyfish; 15 photos with descriptions.
30 Dolphins stranding and incredibly saved! Extremely rare event!
30 Dolphins stranding and incredibly saved! Extremely rare event!, Posted by crariyo, YouTube.com, Video length: 03.44.
A Puffin Comeback
A Puffin Comeback, By Michelle Nijhuis, Photographs by Jose Azel, Smithsonian magazine, June 2010, A video, photo gallery, and all-text article.
An octopus can 'see' using its skin
An octopus can 'see' using its skin, May 22, 2015, CBC News, "A blindfolded octopus isn't blind, a new study suggests. That's because octopuses can detect changes in brightness with an organ th
Are Dolphins Doomed?
Are Dolphins Doomed?, By Contributing Writer, Mon Apr 9, 2012, Seeker.com, Article with photo.
Black Skimmer
Black Skimmer Photo by William L. Newton / CLO, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, f
Black-bellied Plover
Black-bellied Plover, Photo by W.A.Paff / CLO, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, foo
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt By William L. Newton / CLO All About Birds Cornell Lab of Ornithology Cornell University A striking black-and-white bird with very long, thin red legs, the Black-necked
Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose dolphin, Wikipedia.org, Article with images; click to enlarge.
Bottlenose Dolphins: Photos, Video, Facts
Bottlenose Dolphins: Photos, Video, Facts, National Geographic Kids, Great site!! For younger students.
Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern, Photo by France Dewaghe, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits
Common Tern
Common Tern, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
Crystal River Manatee Educational Video
Crystal River Manatee Educational Video, Uploaded by Becky Kagan Schott, Jan 11, 2012, Youtube.com Video Length: 05:21.
Dungeness crab
Dungeness crab, Wikipedia.org, Article with images; click to enlarge.
Feeding time for the South American Fur Seals @ Bristol Zoo
Feeding time for the South American Fur Seals @ Bristol Zoo, YouTube.com, Video length: 01:16.
Fish Crow
Fish Crow, By Kevin T. Karlson, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and m
Florida's Manatees Head for Refuge of Industrial Outflows
Florida's Manatees Head for Refuge of Industrial Outflows, Written by Contributing Writer, Scribol Staff, Article with close-up photos.
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron, Wikipedia.org, Article with map and images; click to enlarge.
Green Sea Turtle
Green Sea Turtle, By Janel Crite, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click to enlarge) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavi
Green sea turtles set nesting record in Florida
Green sea turtles set nesting record in Florida, Sept. 7, 2015, By Brooks Hays, UPI.com, Each year, conversationists are counting more and more green sea turtle nests on the beaches of Florida
Huge Boost in Fish Numbers in Cabo Pulmo National Park
Huge Boost in Fish Numbers in Cabo Pulmo National Park, By SCribol Staff, Article with close-up photos.
Iceland Gull
Iceland Gull, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
Laughing Gull
Laughing Gull, Photo by O.S. Pettingill/CLO, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food
Leopard Sharks of La Jolla, 2011
Leopard Sharks of La Jolla, 2011, By Becky Kagan Schott, Videographer, Video length: 05:42.
Loggerhead sea turtle
Loggerhead sea turtle, By Liz Duermit, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click to enlarge) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, b
Loggerhead Sea Turtle: Photos, Video, Facts
Loggerhead Sea Turtle: Photos, Video, Facts, National Geographic, For younger students.
Manatee - The Gentle Giant Video
Manatee - The Gentle Giant YouTube.com, Video length: 03:33.
Manatee Anatomy
Manatee Anatomy, Lunchbox Lessons,, Ocean Today, NOAA Video length: 03:12.
Manatee Mystery: Why Can't They Avoid Speedboats?
Manatee Mystery: Why Can't They Avoid Speedboats?, Thu Apr 12, 2012, Content provided by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer, Discovery News, All-text article.
Map Reveals World's Green Turtle Nesting Sites
Map Reveals World's Green Turtle Nesting Sites, Written by Alka Sharma, Scribol Staff, Article with photos and a map.
Mottled duck
Mottled duck, By Megan Shetney, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photo (click to enlarge) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior,
Orca Pod Visits Paddle Boarder Off Laguna Beach
Orca Pod Visits Paddle Boarder Off Laguna Beach, Jan 20, 2015, Discovery.com, A paddle boarder went out in search of an encounter with orcas and got his wish when a peaceful pod interacted with h
Perdido Key beach mouse
Perdido Key beach mouse, Wikipedia.org, Article with image; click to enlarge.
Piping Plover
Piping Plover, Wikipedia.org, Article with images; click to enlarge.
Piping Plover
Piping Plover, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habita
Piping Plover
Piping Plover, By Richard Kuzminski (BNA author), Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting,
Pistol Shrimp: The Snapping Shrimp that Packs a Deadly Punch
Pistol Shrimp: The Snapping Shrimp that Packs a Deadly Punch, By Karl Fabriciu, Scrdibol Staff, Article with photos.
Playful Sea Lions Underwater
Playful Sea Lions Underwater, By Becky Kagan Schott, Fantastic video! Video length: 04:33.
Portuguese man-of-war
Portuguese man-of-war, By Mindy B. Kurlansky, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click to enlarge) and to learn about its habitat, life
Rare Photo of a Seal Riding a Humpback Whale Captured in Australia
Rare Photo of a Seal Riding a Humpback Whale Captured in Australia September 20, 2015, ABC News, Check out this photo of the two off the coast of Eden, Australia.
Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill, Wikipedia.org, Article with video and images; click to enlarge.
Sea turtles come home to Saadiyat Island
Sea turtles come home to Saadiyat Island, by Anjana sankar, Senior reporter, GulfNews.com "Beach-front properties and residents asked to abide by lighting and other guidelines to protect hatchlin
Shorebirds
Shorebirds, Birds of North America, Provides a description and photos on the birds' lives & habitats.
Snowy Egret
Snowy Egret, National Park Service, Article with photo.
South American Fur Seal
South American Fur Seal, MarineBio.org, Article with BBC video and information on its range, habitat, feeding behavior, and more. Video length: 03:38.
South American fur seals
South American fur seals, Bristol Zoo, Fact sheet with one photo.
The creature with the key to immortality?
The creature with the key to immortality?, October 9, 2015, BBC Magazine, Sea anemones are a common sight on many coastlines, and despite their brightly coloured appearance it seems they may ha
Thousands of Dolphins Dying in Gulf Waters
Thousands of Dolphins Dying in Gulf Waters,, Tue Apr 3, 2012, Seeker.com, Article with one photo.
Whimbrel
Whimbrel, Birdweb, Seattle Audubon Society, Has images (click to enlarge), description, life history, status, an audio of what it sounds like, and links to family members.
White Ibis
White Ibis, NatureWorks, New Hampshire Public Television, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat,
Wild Dolphins with professional underwater videographer Becky Kagan Schott
Wild Dolphins with professional underwater videographer Becky Kagan Schott April 24, 2011 Uploaded by Becky Kagan Schott, Shelf3D.com, Video Length: 01:33. Ever wondered how a videographer goes
Wild Things :: Portuguese Man-of-War
Wild Things :: Portuguese Man-of-War, KidzWorld, Article with photos; for younger students.