Day 94/100: Blackbelly Rosefish … found in deep water habitat off the coast of New England, these harmless looking fish are actually protected by venomous spikes that can be dangerous to humans.
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Day 93/100: Green Moray Eel … one of the largest of eels, it hides away during the day and are the top predators in their habitats. They are actually dark gray or brown, but they’re covered in a green mucous that protects them from bacteria and parasites
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Day 92/100: Northern Pipefish … found in the western Atlantic from Newfoundland to Florida. These fish don’t have any scales — instead they have bony plates that act as protective armor but still allow them to be flexible like a snake.
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close up illustration of an Atlantic stingray
Day 91/100: Atlantic Stingray … the smallest of the stingray species, it prefers habitats with sand or silt/sand seabed which allows it to bury itself from prey or predators
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Day 90/100: lobster … these crustaceans can live up to 45 to 50 years in the wild and may actually be more fertile as they age. The fossil record of these clawed lobsters date all the way back to 140 million years ago
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Day 89/100: Bat Star aka Big Butt Starfish … has a slimy coating that helps prevent infections, and their spiny texture provides some protection from predators.
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Day 88/100: Red-Bellied Piranha … found in the Amazon, this fish is found in freshwater and is more of a scavenger than a ferocious hunter
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Day 87/100: Pollock … found in the cold temperate waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, these schooling fish in the cod family are often found near rocky bottoms
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Day 86/100: Engineer Goby … Living in shallow lagoons and on coastal reefs, this small eel-shaped fish is venomous. It creates mazes of tunnels and chambers by spitting out mouthfuls of debris.
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Illustration in 4 panels of a foot landing directly on the sharp, yellow spikes of a Goku action figure
The other day, I realized there is a much more formidable foe lurking on our floors than Lego bricks.
here’s my latest comic in Sampan Newspaper:
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Day 85: Mummichog … a small, little fish found along the Atlantic coast in salt marshes. It was the first fish ever sent to space in 1973.
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Day 84/100: Cotton Candy Lobster … found along the Atlantic coast of North America, the unique blue and pink coloring is caused by a genetic mutation making them very rare
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Day 83/100: Sea Goldie … found in the western Indian Ocean, this small and peaceful fish typically lives in schools often led by a dominant male — which at one time was the most dominant female of the group but that only happens when the male dies.
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Day 82/100: Laced Moray Eel … found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, this eel lives on the outer slopes of coral reefs. During the day, it hides out in crevices. At night, it will go hunting along the reef.
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I think I’ve officially discovered my "travel thing": Indie bookshop crawling. 📚✨ blog.lillianlee.space/2026/04/06/t...
Day 81/100: Southern Puffer … found is warm, shallow coastal waters, these fish can inflate their bodies with water or air when threatened which makes it hard for predators to swallow.
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Day 80/100: Pacific Cleaner Shrimp … feasts on parasites and dead tissue from fish and, thus, plays a critical role in the health of the coral reef ecosystem.
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Day 79/100: Coral Catshark … this reclusive shark is commonly found on shallow coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific. It is small and harmless
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Day 78/100: Guinea Wrasse … native to the western Pacific, it lives in the shallow areas of coral reefs. To avoid predators, it will disappear by burying itself in sediment.
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"Pokémon cards are scorching hot right now. An index tracking the thousands of rare cards shows that valuations have increased 170% in the last year alone."
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"A federal judge has knocked down the core of President Trump's executive order barring federal funding for NPR and PBS, saying it violated the broadcasters' First Amendment rights on its face."
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"Henry outlined three priorities for his tenure: access to affordable arts space, workforce development, and equitable access to the arts."
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Day 77/100: Frogfish … small, short and stocky, this fish is a master at camouflage which helps protect them from predators but also lure prey
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Day 76/100: Zebrasoma … found in the Indo-Pacific region, this reef fish is usually found alone.
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Day 75/100: Whitetail Bristletooth Tang fish … found in the western Pacific Ocean, this fish swim in small groups near reefs and shallow sandy areas.
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an illustration of a teal-colored fish with big lips and a pattern of spots on its body. it is called the french angelfish
Day 74: French Angelfish … 3.28.26 … a coral reef fish from the Caribbean, they form monogamous pairs. As a duo, they forage and defend their feeding territory from other fish.
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Today’s Favorite Quote
“I recognized your foul stench”
~ Princess Leia, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
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A 4-panel comic strip for Sampan Newspaper depicting a relatable tech support moment between a child and their father regarding a smartphone with full storage.
My Dad’s Photo Album: Ground, Feet, and a Black Hole. Here's my latest four-panel comic for Sampan Newspaper diving into a struggle most of us know too well: acting as the family’s IT tech support
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Day 73/100: Silver Moonyfish… native to the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean, these fish can remain solitary or form schools. I saw these fish in the giant aquarium tank at the kiddo’s dentist office the other day.
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Day 72/100: Snow Onyx Clownfish … the only difference between this Clownfish hybrid and regular Clownfish is their bands of color.
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