Marine Biology Resource Guide: Marine Flora and Fauna

The Census of Marine Life was a decade long international project that recorded the diversity, distribution, and abundance of life in the ocean.

The personal webpage of Dr. James B. Wood, who has authored many papers on cephalopods

iNaturalist is a network where anyone can record and report observed flora and fauna. This is a fun way to see what organisms have been seen near you and contribute to science!

ITIS is a database including taxonomic information for aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna.

Information on marine life invertebrates in Florida, provided by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Pop the scientific names into iNaturalist to see where they've been recently spotted!

PSRF's mission is to develop and assist with projects that contribute to better understanding elasmobranchs, with an emphasis on conservation and management.

MarLIN provides information to support marine conservation, management and planning. Our resources are based on available scientific evidence and designed for all stakeholders, from government agencies and industry to naturalists and the public. MarLIN hosts the largest review of the effects of human activities and natural events on marine species and habitats yet undertaken.

Sharkipedia an open source research initiative to make all published biological traits and population trends on sharks, rays, and chimaeras accessible to everyone. If you wish to upload trait data, please make an account.

Shark-References is an online database that contains scientific bibliography on recent and fossil sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras (cartilaginous fishes, Chondrichthyes).

Photos and ID tips for common species in select regions