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Polychaete Worms (Class Polychaeta)Observer
marineinvertgirlDescription
Sea wolf worm. Lived in a tube!
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Atlantic Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis)Observer
natebillhimeDescription
Scooped out of the water with my hands. So not new for the lifelist. But still a cool find I didn’t expect to come across this trip.
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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)Observer
lisa_natureDescription
Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC
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Common Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus)Observer
travisthejellyfishDescription
Briefly taken out of water to photograph, was released afterwards. Was found under the docks at low tide, likely got stranded from the last high tide.
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Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau)Observer
marineinvertgirlDescription
I think these are oyster toadfish eggs. There was an oyster toadfish where these were found
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Bighead Searobin (Prionotus tribulus)Observer
micahsucksDescription
I think this is a big headed sea Robin! Unsure so I left it uncategorized. He looked a little scary at first until we saw him move. Beautiful wings, not scared! I’m about 20-24” of salt water. LOTS of hermit crabs and other small shiner type fish around.
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Atlantic Brief Squid (Lolliguncula brevis)Observer
micahsucksDescription
I know these photos are terrible but he was much faster than I am! He was in water too deep for me to chase after him. Found him in about 24” of water, but when he saw me he bolted to deeper waters. What a treat to see him! I am almost certain it was an Atlantic brief but I could be mistaken.
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Mottled Seahare (Aplysia brasiliana)Observer
mirsuttonDescription
Two of three pairs of Mottled Seahares mating. Six (6) seahares observed.
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Nessus Sphinx (Amphion floridensis)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
On rhododendron (probably R canescens?)
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Golden Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
Ai suggestion
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Bald-faced Hornet Fly (Spilomyia fusca)Observer
robert_thibaultDescription
Magog QC halte routière 115
Chemin de l Axion
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Atlantic Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus ssp. atlantica)Observer
jennifer_wiggen
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Atlantic Angelshark (Squatina dumeril)Observer
lillithhughes_07Description
We found this in the Outer Banks at the beach washed up and weren’t sure what exactly it was. We took it to a local rehabilitation/educational aquarium to see if they could help figure out what it is. Some of them said it looks like some sort of vertebrae, but weren’t certain and suggested this app. I didn’t know if any of you knew, if you need more photos I will gladly provide some more.
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Pseudo-stalked Barnacle (Xenobalanus globicipitis)Observer
jjthomsonDescription
Found on tail and fin of a deceased dolphin found on the shore
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Titan Acorn Barnacle (Megabalanus tintinnabulum)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
Quite a few washed up after large SE storm Swell previous day. Several alive still
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Sea Turtles (Superfamily Chelonioidea)Observer
that_snake_guyDescription
This bone was found on the beach by someone and I'm trying to help identify it. The piece is roughly 5-6 inches across, roughly half an inch thick, and about 3 inches high in the middle point. I am led to believe this is part of a sea turtle carapace but I am not certain. Would love to see if anyone has any suggestions!
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Fairy Tubeworm (Chaetopterus variopedatus)Observer
tanokramirezDescription
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Sedentaria
Order: Spionida
Key morphological trait: Piston-like parapodia
Fun fact: Is a filter feeder
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Bronze Whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus)Observer
clintonDescription
56.5 cm TL juvenile female
Depth 2.3-3.2 m
Tagged (T27728) and released
Kahawai in third image was 51.5 cm FL, also tagged and released.
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Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
Nectaring on dandelion and seaside goldenrod
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travisthejellyfishDescription
About 20 individuals spotted total, over three days. Usually at high tide
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Spaghetti Worms (Family Terebellidae)Observer
marineinvertgirlDescription
Loimia Medusa. Blue tentacle coming out of a tube decorated with shell fragments. Found at edge of marsh and sand flat. Recorded as seen in Beaufort in “NOAA Technical Report NMFS CIRC-375 New Polychaeta from Beaufort, with a Key to All Species Recorded from North Carolina” by John H. Day in 1973
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Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)Observer
ajwhitlockDescription
eating Cannonball Jelly
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Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
Unmistakable! There were several, as well as a mola and lots of cannonball jellies
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Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)Observer
juliezickefooseDescription
Eating cannonball jellies from Jennette’s Pier. Never seen the like. Probably 6’ long.
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Eastern Bighorn Fly (Pelecocera pergandei)Observer
cypselurusDescription
Pelecocera?
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Cobalt Hover Fly (Pelecinobaccha costata)Observer
iheartmollusksDescription
On solidago
