Remoras and manta rays have what scientists call a mutualistic relationship, where both organisms benefit from each other. Remoras cling to the body of the ray, catching a free ride, food scraps, and increased protection. All the while, the manta ray enjoys a spa treatment as the remoras clean its skin of parasites and bacteria. Talk about giving new meaning to, ""I've got your back!""(Photo: Beata Lerman. Image description: Manta ray from above with two remoras on either side of its body.)

Galveston Island, TX

Beach punk. #beach #texascoast #tx #beachpunk #punkrockgirl #unicornsnot #glitter #glittersunscreen #polkadots #daiso #heartshapedsunglasses #girlswithshavedheads #selfie #over45style #ohgodthesun #southpadre #mustangisland #cheapasschic https://www.instagram.com/p/ByydauPDlMw/?igshid=jm1qvkn40yz9

How do YOU end a stressful Monday? These days, I spend it sitting out on the little sandbar in front of our rented condo with a beer like this @sierranevada BFD Golden Ale. Get yer mind outta the gutter! It stands for Beer For Drinking and it lives up to its name. I just wish I’d bought five more... #craftbeer #coastalbend #sierranevada #texascoast #texasgulfcoast #aransasbay #beer (at Rockport, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMtn2vlxBC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gydt0db78jan

#workinprogress New mini abstract acrylics waiting to get gussied up with gold leaf.Inspired by summer sunsets on the water. Follow me to see final results. #miniart #studioday #acrylicpainting #acryliconcanvas #nyartist #sunsetcolors #sunset #fingerlakes #lakelife #canals #californiacoast #texascoast #laketravis #iwanttogotothere (at Bath, New York)

Glad to be back in Texas. After riding the #bikepacking rig I wanted to ride my #touringbike my favorite. #randonnée #biketexas #sundayride #travelbybike #texascoast #bikestagram #bikewander #picoftheweek #photooftheweek #bikephoto #adventurebybike #explorebybike #canong16 (at Bacliff, Texas)

(Photo: Joyce Burek. Image description: Fish with reddish-brown-orange spots.)

Meet the basket star! This organism is often found curled up in a web of twisted arms. At night, they move to a high point on a reef and unravel their many arms to trap small prey with their sharp hooks! This neat creature was found near Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.(Photo: GFOE/NOAA. Image description: Bright orange basket star arms tangled together.)