Anna Smith

These little suckers are so darn cute they deserve another day of #Fishmas! Lumpsuckers have modified pelvic fins that form a suction disk, enabling them to glomp onto almost anything! #Favouritefish #25DaysofFishmas #Glomp @DrKatfish

I was a nature nerd from birth. I went from beach exploring, to pursuing marine biology in university, to leading my own research, to teaching the next generation of scientists, to becoming a fish! #MyScienceStory #InternationalWomenInScienceDay #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the firefly squid are so delightful, and since we've no place to go... Let them glow, let them glow, let them glow!! #25DaysOfFishmas #Squidmas #MerryMarineHolidays @SarahMackAttack

Some beroe comb jellies dropped by and said they would help out with a fancy flashing #fishmaslights display! I think they are trying to outdo the dragonfish... Hopefully they don't get distracted eating all the other comb jellies that might float by the house. #25DaysOfFishmas

Some deep sea dragonfish came by and volunteered to be icicle lights on my #fishmas tree! These bioluminescent fish are an amazing addition to any #fishmaslights display. What neat creatures are helping you decorate this year? Happy #25DaysofFishmas!

Have you finished decorating your #fishmas tree? I have a gang of flashlight fish making my tree glow! They really brighten things up. I can't wait to see what other creatures might help me decorate this year... Happy #25DaysOfFishmas!! Enjoy those #Fishmaslights :)

This black drum is working on his Santa beard! He maybe should have started it sooner.... Do you think Santa's beard can sense currents and taste things too? Maybe that is why folks keep cookie crumbs in their beards... #barbels #25DaysofFishmas

Still searching for the perfect tree topper? Look no further! The harp sponge makes a stunning star and will eat any pesky pests that land on it! #selfcleaning #merrymarineholidays #fishmas 📷 @MBARI_News

It's offishally time to start decorating! The #merrymarineholidays have started and the reefs are getting getting out their Christmas tree worm displays! Put up your own tree worm or wander through the kelp forest to enjoy some #Fishmas cheer. 📷 ocean.org

Look at these early #Fishmas presents! You get great fishy swag AND you support @vanaqua! They are leaders in ocean conservation and education and are a fantastic organization that deserves our help. So grab your #Fishmas mask and stay safe! fal.cn/3bpqQ @DrKatfish

Slug o' War!! youtu.be/rYhPK2N0aQ8 via @YouTube

This is the type of problem I want to see wildlife having in the news. #chubby

As we enter this cold snap, please keep in mind where all that de-icing salt ends up. It flows from storm drains and directly into streams impacting fish and other organisms. Use minimal salt or try sand or sawdust as alternatives. #saltresponsibly @CityofVancouver @CityofSurrey

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Merry #Fishmas everyone!! I’m looking forward to watching family and friends opening gifts wrapped in the best paper ever!! #shaaaarks #25DaysofFishmas @WhySharksMatter

These ladies sport the most alluring #FishmasLights display of all. Bringing us all the magic of the season in such a pretty package! #25DaysofFishmas #AnglerFish #glowyglowywavything @DrKatfish @zefrank

Giving a new meaning to having a "light snack". This cardinal fish tries to eat an ostracod and gets a mouth full of blue fire for its trouble! Meanwhile, the ostracod escapes and can add Rave Master to his resume. #FishmasLights #25DaysofFishmas @DrKatfish