A CELEBRITY CRITTER OF THE WEEK is "sighted" every Monday at The Pier Aquarium. We've selected animals that live in specific ocean regions. Be sure to ask for your fact sheet!
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface and contain about 97% of the planet's water supply. It's home to underwater creatures, from the smallest plankton to the largest creature on Earth, the blue whale.
2010 The Year of the Ocean
January: The Atlantic Ocean
February: The Caribbean Ocean
Week of Feb.22 Pearly Jawfish
March: Gulf of Mexico
Week of March 22 Snook
Week of March 29 Crown Conch
April: Pacific Ocean
May: Protecting Ocean Habitats
June: Great Barrier Reef
Week of June 21 Acropora Coral
Week ofJune 28 False Percula Clownfish
July: Atlantic OceanWeek of July 5 Blue Angel
August: Red Sea
Week of Aug. 23 Lionfish
Week of Aug. 30 Diana's Hogfish
September: Mediterranean Sea
Week of Oct. 11 Vlamingi Tang
Week of Oct. 18 Orbicular Batfish
Week of Oct. 25 Blue Spiny Lobster
November: Gulf of Mexico (Tampa Bay)
Week of Nov. 8 Lettered Olive Snail
December: Our Holiday Selection
Week of Dec. 27 Blue Crab
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