The Mexican Hogfish aka Bodianus fiplotaemia is found in the “Under the Sea” exhibit. If you have snorkeled or been diving in this exhibit then you will have meet this crazy fish that has quite the personality! The name comes from the pig-like snout and protruding mouth which it uses to root around the [...]

The Zebra Shark, aka Stegostoma fasciatum, is found in the “Sunken Shipwreck” exhibit at the Downtown Aquarium. For any of you that have joined us for a dive there you probably have seen these sharks gliding around the tank. It has a round face and its body is covered in black spots. This [...]

The Green Moray Eel, aka Gymothorax prasinus.
This snake like creature is found in the “Under the Sea” Exhibit at the Downtown Aquarium. Actually, if you look hard enough you can find six of them. They are also found in just about all tropical and temperate oceans of the world.
During the day, the green morays [...]

Aside from the sharks this critter is the biggest(over 4 feet long), and heaviest(weighing over 300lbs) in the Sea of Cortez. Can you guess what it is?
It’s the Epinephelus lanceolatus or as we know the Queensland Grouper that rules the exhibit! Other names for this fish are Brindle Bass and Bumblebee Grouper. The Grouper [...]

Hi, my name is Kristina. I’m a senior at Arapahoe High School and just got accepted to the University of Colorado. My goal is to become a Marine Biologist. When I’m not in school, I’m either working at A-1 Scuba and Travel Center as an Educational Assistant or busy assisting with [...]