Scavengers are animals that eat dead animals or carcasses. They play an important role in an ecosystem by helping break down carcasses.

Are these copepods the hyenas of the sea? Video
Are these copepods the hyenas of the sea?, Uploaded by oncaea, February 20, 2008, YouTube.com, Video length: 0:53.
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse Wikipedia.org Like other cleaner wrasses, it eats parasites and dead tissue off larger fishes' skin in a mutualist relationship that provides food and protection for th
Exploring Alaska's Seamounts: Squat Lobster
Exploring Alaska's Seamounts: Squat Lobster NOAA Ocean Explorer Great close-up view!
Family Saldidae - Shore Bugs
Family Saldidae - Shore Bugs, BugGuide.net, Photos and information on size, habitat, range, etc.
Hermit Crabs
Hermit Crabs, Enchanted Learning, Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
Northern Fulmar
Northern Fulmar, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, food habi
Phylum Echinodermata echinoderms
Phylum Echinodermata echinoderms, By Renee Sherman Mulcrone, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn abo
Rare South Pacific nautilus seen after 30-year absence
Rare South Pacific nautilus seen after 30-year absence, August 26, 2015, By Brooks Hays, UPI.com, Researcher spots rare nautilus species in South Pacific after 30 year absence.
Sea Cucumber - YouTube
Sea Cucumber - YouTube, Animal Planet Video, Video length: 01:53.
Strange Worms Discovered Eating Dead Whales
Strange Worms Discovered Eating Dead Whales Rachael Rettner 17 November 2009 Live Science "More species of a bizarre, bone-eating worm have been found, a new study says." Visit the website
Underwater Photo: Squat Lobster
Underwater Photo: Squat Lobster Scuba Travel Large photo and description.
Water Scavenger Beetle
Water Scavenger Beetle, EEK! Critter Corner, Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State Government, Illustration and information for younger students.
Whale-eating deep-sea shrimp discovered
Whale-eating deep-sea shrimp discovered, August 5, 2015, National Oceanography Centre, ScienceDaily.com, Two new species of submarine shrimp-like creature, capable of 'stripping' a pig carcass
World of Copepods
World of Copepods, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, A good description of what copepods are, pictures, and links to other resources.