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The ocean is full of some fascinating, fearsome and, yes, even some fluffy and furry creatures! From the depths of the deep blue to the icy shores, furry sea animals can be found that will literally make your heart melt.
- Behold, the adorable harp seal pups:
The harp seal spends most of their time swimming in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. Harp seal pups are born with a fluffy white coat that sheds after three weeks time. But don’t worry – the adult harp seals are pretty adorable too.
- Also found in icy waters, the adorable Emperor penguin chicks:
The emperor penguin chicks sure have a way at pulling at the heartstrings! Unfortunately, these fluffy chicks are nearly threatened due to further projected habitat loss as a result of climate change.
I think protecting these fluffy animals is something we can all agree on!
- Next up, the loveable sea otter:
Not only are sea otters fluffy and adorable, they are also incredibly important to oceanic environments! Sea otters are a keystone species, meaning that they are critical in maintaining the balance of the near-shore ecosystem.
- And now, the unique blue-footed booby:
As an adult, these sea birds are known for their bright blue feet used to attract a mate. However, as chicks, these white fluffy puffballs may grab your attention for being so ridiculously cute.
- Bringing you the bearded fireworm!
While to some, the bearded fire worm may look cute and cuddly, looks can be deceiving. Believe it or not, this fluffy sea animal actually has hollow and toxic bristles that are sure to do some damage!
- And now, Kiwa Hirsuta, also known as the “Yeti Lobster” or “Yeti Crab”:
This bizarre yet adorably fluffy crustacean was discovered in 2005 along the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. At only six inches long, the Yeti of the Sea has light, fluffy hairs all over its legs and claws that are covered in bacteria.
- Observe, Orangutan Crab:
Similar to the Yeti Crab, the Orangutan crab has long limbs covered in fluffy red-brown hairs. These lovable crustaceans are really tiny, roughly only an inch wide! And with those luscious locks, what’s not to love?
- Are you ready for the ridiculously adorable sea sheep?
- Look now to the sea mouse
At first glance, the sea mouse may not look like much – but these small creatures are “hairy” polychaete worms of fascinating color!
- Moving on to the Opalescent Nudibranch!
Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, are a diverse group of marine organisms that come in all shapes and sizes, including the seemingly fluffy. The opalescent nudibranchs are one of the most colorful of all species and have intriguing fur-like projections.
- Last but certainly not least, the sea bunny!
For our final fluffy sea animal, the sea bunny does not disappoint. These cute sea slugs are only roughly 2 cm long. Much like land bunnies, they come in all sort of different colors and even have a “fluffy” tail behind them.