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Virgin Islands : Top 10 Undersea Creatures

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1. Blue Tang

Schools of this small, round, deep blue fish swim near reefs and rocks. Fun to watch while snorkeling.
2. Conch

This mollusk lives in seagrass beds. If you find an empty shell on the beach, hold it to your ear to hear the sea.
3. Dolphin

Dolphins usually live in deeper water, so look for them a bit offshore as they arc in and out.
4. Whales

If you’re visiting in the spring, watch for whales cavorting offshore on your day sail or fishing trip.
5. Lobster

It takes good eyes to spot this crustacean poking its antennae out of its hidey hole on the reef.
6. Sea Cucumbers

Looking a lot like their namesake vegetable, sea cucumbers slink along the ocean floor as they feed.
7. Spiny Sea Urchins

Black with long, protruding spines, these undersea creatures live on the reef.
8. Starfish

Look along the ocean floor for yellow-gold starfish. They’re not that common, so it’s a real treat to find them.
9. Tarpon

Large, silvery tarpon swim near schools of baby fish, called fry. They’re harmless, despite their size.
10. Barracuda

Teeth bared, this long, slim fish looks like it’s waiting to attack, but it will ignore you if you don’t bother it.