Showing posts with label sea creatures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea creatures. Show all posts

Monday, January 9, 2012

Basking Shark

Photo by Chris Gotschalk
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) opens wide to feed on plankton.  But don't be afraid, although it is the second largest living fish, after the whale shark, the basking shark is a slow, filter feeder and is generally considered harmless.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Pagothenia Bernacchi Fish

Photo by Steve Rupp

A Pagothenia Bernacchi fish flexing its fins in the Ross Sea.