Sea Sponges: Types and weird facts

Sea Sponges: Types and weird facts

Tube Sponge It can be very colorful with hues of purple, green, gray or blue.

Vase Sponge It attaches to rocks on the sandy bottom of the ocean. The colors of this sponge are hues of red, brown and purple.

Yellow Sponge It also has hues of orange throughout. This sea sponge is tiny and can be found on a reef encrusting the rocks.

Bright Red Tree Sponge They are very small, growing to only about ¾ inch long. They are translucent in color with red, yellow and purple hues.

Sea Squirt Sponge This type of sponge has a leather look to it. It is bag-shaped and has a spotted exterior and is bright green inside.