Meet Some of the Most Gloriously Colorful Creatures in the Ocean

A rainbow of wildlife lies just beneath the waves

Katie Hogge
Digital Outreach Manager
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The world is an unbelievably colorful place, and with our ocean covering over 70% of Earth’s surface, it probably comes as no surprise that many of the magnificent creatures who call the seas home are vibrant beyond belief. From spectacular sea sheep to brilliant bobtail squid and beyond, these species are ones climb to the top of the list when it comes to the most colorful creatures beneath the surface of the waves.

Emperor Angelfish

(Pomacanthus imperator)

Emperor Angelfish Public Domain
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Clown Triggerfish

(Balistoides conspicillum)

National Aquarium
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Mandarinfish

(Synchiropus splendidus)

Scuba Diver Life
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Sea Sheep

(Costasiella kuroshimae)

Sea sheep Jim Lynn
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Rainbow Parrotfish

(Scarus guacamaia)

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Lionfish

(Pterois)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
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Picasso Triggerfish

(Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

Adrian Pingstone : public domain
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Powder Blue Tang

(Acanthurus leucosternon)

Powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
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Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

(Euprymna scolopes)

Mark Norman : CC BY
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Daisy Parrotfish

(Chlorurus sordidus)

Daisy Parrotfish - Kalus M. Stiefel
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Queen Angelfish

(Holacanthus ciliaris)

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