The sea slug is bright green, shaped like a leaf and doing something very few animals can: harnessing the power of the sun.

Why it's awesome: These tiny marine creatures are probably better known by their nickname, "Shaun the Sheep" sea slugs, because of their uncanny resemblance to the iconic TV character. The adorable ...

When we think of slugs, we often picture slimy brown garden creatures. Under the sea, however, you can find slugs so colorful and unique they seem to have been transplanted from another planet ...

A photo taken in May 2025, of a small, green sap sucking sea slug retrieved from the Indian River Lagoon. Seagrasses are critical to coastal ecosystems – offering habitat, stabilizing the seafloor and ...

The animal kingdom has so many stranger-than-fiction animals. From a glowing green sea slug to a lizard with a toad's head, these weird animals are some of the most fascinating creatures in the animal ...

Sea slugs come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. With so many different species, it feels like there’s always something new to learn about them. There is one sea slug that you most ...

Along the rocky coast of eastern Italy at night, researchers scanned a tide pool in hopes of seeing something interesting. A “leaf”-like sea creature caught their attention — and for good reason. It ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Marine biologists have found a new sea slug that is right at home ...

Scientists surveying tide pools in Italy found a “rare” sea creature in a first-of-its-kind sighting for the Adriatic Sea, photos show. Screengrab from @MaPaRoNNiE’s YouTube video Along the rocky ...