Vertebrates

Description

Marine vertebrates include fish, rays, and other backboned animals that dominate many diver experiences. Expect to see them cruising reefs, schooling in open water, or hovering near the bottom—often with behaviors like cleaning, hunting, or territorial displays.

Orders

Jawed animals (a major group of predators)

Gnathostomata

Turtles

Testudines

Sea Snakes

Squamata

Taxonomy