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Watershed 3D: river mouth, mudflat, beach, and…

Anemones are voracious eaters. Stinging cells (nematocytes) on their tentacles parlyze small prey. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Anemone

Moon jellyfish, named for their translucent, moonlike circular bell. Moon jellies have a short, fine fringe (cilia) that sweeps food toward the mucous layer on the edge of the bell. Prey is stored in pouches until the oral arms pick it up and begin to digest it. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata)

Tropical blue fish also known as Palette Surgeonfish, Hippo Tang, Hepatus Tang, Blue Surgeonfish, and Regal Tang. Photographed at Monterey Bay Auarium — Pacific Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)

Sea nettles hunt by trailing tentacles and mouth-arms covered in stinging cells which paralyze and capture prey, moving them to the mouth where they can be digested. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Sea nettles (Chrysaora fuscescens)

Near the top of the kelp forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium — Kelp forest

The killdeer is the most widespread of all California shorebirds, but ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, as well as the West Indies and Peru. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)

Purple sea urchin can grow up to 3 inches (7 cm) across and are found in the Pacific from Vancouver Island to Isla Cedra, Baja California and are prey to sea otters (among others). Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)

Sand dollars live below the average low water mark on top of or just beneath sandy or muddy surfaces. Spines on the somewhat flattened underside of the animal allow them to burrow or to slowly creep through the sand. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Sand dollars (Dendraster excentricus)

Dolphin Show tank at the National Aquarium in Baltimore's Inner Harbour — Dolphin Show

The ocean provides a wealth of services that directly benefit human well-being. Over half the worlds population lives within 100 miles of a coastline, and 20 of the 30 largest cities in the world are coastal. There is increasing access to remote areas, and there are important connections between human well-being and the marine environment. The most widely recognized marine ecosystem services are discussed. — Ecosystem services of the ocean

Sea lions noisily drape themselves on the jetty rocks that protect Monterey's harbor — Lazy sea lions

A yellow Grass rockfish (Sebastes rastrelliger), which is unusual coloration. Most grass rockfish are olive green. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Unusual grass rockfish

Purple-striped jellies mysteriously appear near the shores of Monterey in certain seasons. Young cancer crabs are often found clinging to these jellies, even inside the gut. The crab helps the jelly by eating parasitic amphipods. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Purple-striped Jelly (Chrysaora colorata)

Blackfooted penguins, native to the coast of South Africa, feed on anchovy and other small fish, and mate for life. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — Blackfooted penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

Pelicans such as this one are common in Monterey Bay, CA and can be easily be found along the harbor and marina. — Pelican

Sea lions swim quite close to shore and dart among the boats in Monterey's harbor — Sea lion

Marina dock building in Annapolis. View from Compromise St. drawbridge. — Building docks

Looking out over the the wetlands in Virginia, USA — Virginia Wetlands

This structure is designed to direct waterflow under a road. Found in Virginia, USA — Water Culvert

Lachnolaimus maximus (Hogfish)

Lutjanus analis (Mutton Snapper)

Coastline 3D: barrier islands

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