Sway like a garden eel
Ocean in Motion exhibit
Sway this way! Garden eels poke their heads out of sandy burrows and sway with the ocean current. When a tasty snack floats by, they're ready to grab a bite! Come meet these wiggly fish, discover what makes them special, and see if you can catch a snack yourself.
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Garden eels
Garden eels live in the sandy seafloor, often seen with their heads and bodies extending out of their burrows.
Sway the garden eel toward a snack
Game
Garden eel lunch
Help garden eels sway in the current and catch a tasty snack! Can you guide them to their next meal?
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Activity
Garden eel finger puppet
Ages: 2–6
Create your own garden eel finger puppet and help it sway in the sand!
Coloring page
Garden eels coloring page
Print and color this drawing of garden eels swaying in the sand.
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