Northern Searobin
Prionotus carolinus
Unattached from the rest of its pectoral fin, the first three rays are used for walking along the sea floor and probing for food.
Some fishermen think of these beautiful fish as "bait stealers" because they are of little commercial importance.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish
Cyanea capillata
One of the largest jellyfish in the world, the Lion's Mane can obtain an 8' bell supporting 200' tentacles. Juvenile butterfish, which became immune to its toxin after birth, huddle beneath its bell for protection.
Juvenile Lion's Mane Jellyfish
Although they seldom grow larger than 3' in diameter, their tentacles are equipped with hundreds of stinging cells called nematocysts. These "poison darts" can be very toxic to even humans.
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