The crown of thorns starfish is an interesting-looking species of starfish, but it is something you should definitely look out for if you happen to be visiting the beach for a day of snorkeling. Do not touch them; if you happen to step on or brush against one of them, you will feel extreme pain [...]

The box jellyfish is certainly one creature to look out for while visiting any of the beaches on okinawa. Known as habu kurage in Japanese, box jellyfish are often spotted in the waters near the beaches during the summer months. These creatures have the shape of a box, and on the four corners of the [...]

One should be cautious when walking in the shallow tide pools or preparing to enter the water for a swim. Sea urchins are not necessarily dangerous to touch, but if you step on one with the full weight of your body, you�ll experience quite a painful sensation when several of its thorns get lodged in [...]