Meet Some of the Most Gloriously Colorful Creatures in the Ocean

Published by Ocean Conservancy

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)

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Public Domain

Clown Triggerfish

(Balistoides conspicillum)

National AquariumNational Aquarium
© National Aquarium

Mandarinfish

(Synchiropus splendidus)

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© Scuba Diver Life

Sea Sheep

(Costasiella kuroshimae)

Sea sheep Jim LynnSea sheep Jim Lynn
© Jim Lynn

Rainbow Parrotfish

(Scarus guacamaia)

© Clark University Department of Biology

Lionfish

(Pterois)

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© Anita Gardener

Picasso Triggerfish

(Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

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© Adrian Pingstone / Public Domain

Powder Blue Tang

(Acanthurus leucosternon)

Powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)Powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
© Martin Harvey

Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

(Euprymna scolopes)

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© Mark Norman / CCBY

Daisy Parrotfish

(Chlorurus sordidus)

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© Klaus M. Stiefel

Queen Angelfish

(Holacanthus ciliaris)

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© Lyn Hardy

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