Marine Animals List A-z

Latin names according to WoRMS World Register of Marine Species and ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System and Algae Base.

Marine animals list a-z. Coral Invertebrates that are best known for building the beautiful reefs that support many different kinds of marine life. Learn about ocean animals from abalone to zebra shark with animal facts videos photos conservation information and more. Scientists estimate that the number of all animal speciesthose that have been named and those that have yet to be discoveredis between 3 and 30 million species.

Some of the most common marine creatures include whale sharks sharks catfishes jellyfishes sea snakes sea horses fish and sea turtles. Seals are marine mammals whose ancestors were once land animals. Giant Octopus Mega Shark Vs.

Seals are in the same order Carnivora as cats dogs weasels and bears. You can find out more about each animal by clicking on its picture. Scroll down the page to see a complete list of every animal on A-Z Animals.

Others live most of their life in the deeper open sea. Rays Sharks Whales Dolphins. Animal Fats and Oils.

A closer look reveals that most of the reptilian species found in oceans are oviparous ie they lay eggs. Image by schinkerj on flickr. Almost half the worlds cetaceans whales porpoises and dolphins have been reported in our waters.

The emu lives in the Australian Outback. They have non-retractable claws so they cant climb tall trees. The animals include the pink sea fan lagoon sea slug and silver water beetle.