Shorelines
In the Bay, Beneath the Bridge
What lies below? Meet the creatures that reside under rock pilings and bridges in the salty waters along coastal regions. Spiny lobsters peer out from rocky refuges, garden eels poke their heads out of sandy burrows, and curious pufferfish flit beneath the surface — all amidst the rhythmic sounds of rolling waves in this mysterious and exciting habitat.
Animal Spotlights
Garden Eel
This unique species constructs burrows on the seafloor, using mucus from its body to cement sand grains together.
Florida Spiny Lobster
Florida spiny lobsters can grow bigger and bigger throughout their entire life spans in a process called indeterminate growth.
What’s in Your Backyard?
Learn What’s Around Us at AquaCamps
Just as exploring what’s in the Bay helps us understand its ecosystem, learning about species in our own backyards shows us why it’s important to protect nature — no matter where we live. At The Florida Aquarium, we offer STEM-based summer and school-year AquaCamps that teach kids about all types of habitats including tide pools, coral reefs, rain forests, freshwater springs, sea coasts, and more.
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