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 Ocean12 Deadliest Creatures in the Ocean,
Written by Contributing Writer,
Scribol.com
Twelve deadly creatures; 18 photos with descriptions.
https://scribol.com/environment/animals-environmen...
14 Most Beautiful Jellyfish on Earth14 Most Beautiful Jellyfish on Earth,
Written by Scribol Staff,
Scribol.Com
Fourteen jellyfish; 15 photos with descriptions.
https://scribol.com/environment/animals-environmen...
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.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/A-Puf...
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
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/an-octopus-can-s...
Are Dolphins Doomed?Are Dolphins Doomed?,
By Contributing Writer,
Mon Apr 9, 2012,
Seeker.com,
Article with photo.
https://www.seeker.com/are-dolphins-doomed-1765729...
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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Skimmer/l...
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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-bellied_P...
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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-necked_St...
Bottlenose dolphinBottlenose dolphin,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle-nosed_dolphin
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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Caspian_Tern/li...
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.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Tern/lif...
Dungeness crabDungeness crab,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeness_crab
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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Fish_Crow/lifeh...
Great Blue HeronGreat Blue Heron,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with map and images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Blue_Heron
Green Sea TurtleGreen 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
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
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
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/09/07/Green-s...
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.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Iceland_Gull/li...
Laughing GullLaughing 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
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Laughing_Gull/l...
Loggerhead sea turtleLoggerhead 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
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Manatee AnatomyManatee Anatomy,
Lunchbox Lessons,,
Ocean Today,
NOAA
Video length: 03:12.
http://oceantoday.noaa.gov/manateeanatomy/welcome....
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.
https://www.seeker.com/manatee-mystery-why-cant-th...
Mottled duckMottled 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,
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Orca Pod Visits Paddle Boarder Off Laguna BeachOrca 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
https://www.seeker.com/orca-pod-visits-paddle-boar...
Perdido Key beach mousePerdido Key beach mouse,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with image; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdido_Key_beach_mou...
Piping PloverPiping Plover,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piping_Plover
Piping PloverPiping 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
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/pipingplover.htm
Piping PloverPiping 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,
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Piping_Plover/l...
Playful Sea Lions UnderwaterPlayful Sea Lions Underwater,
By Becky Kagan Schott,
Fantastic video! Video length: 04:33.
https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Portuguese man-of-warPortuguese 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
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Roseate SpoonbillRoseate Spoonbill,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with video and images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseate_Spoonbill
Sea turtles come home to Saadiyat IslandSea 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
http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/environment/sea-turtl...
ShorebirdsShorebirds,
Birds of North America,
Provides a description and photos on the birds' lives & habitats.
http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/shorebirds.h...
Snowy Egret Snowy Egret,
National Park Service,
Article with photo.
http://www.nps.gov/prsf/naturescience/snowy-egret....
South American Fur SealSouth American Fur Seal,
MarineBio.org,
Article with BBC video and information on its range, habitat, feeding behavior, and more. Video length: 03:38.
https://marinebio.org/species/south-american-fur-s...
South American fur sealsSouth American fur seals,
Bristol Zoo,
Fact sheet with one photo.
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/explore-the-zoo/seals
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
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34454844
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.
http://www.birdweb.org/birdweb/bird_details.aspx.....
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,
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/whiteibis.htm
Wild Things :: Portuguese Man-of-War Wild Things :: Portuguese Man-of-War,
KidzWorld,
Article with photos; for younger students.
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1053-wild-things-...