OCEAN ANIMALS
What’s the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale shark
How many oceans are there on Earth?
5
Is coral a plant or an animal?
Animal
What marine animal is sometimes called the “unicorn of the sea”?
Narwhal
What marine animal is known for changing its color and texture to blend into its surroundings?
Octopus
What type of shark is famous for its hammer-shaped head?
Hammerhead shark
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef
What fish can inflate its body when threatened?
Pufferfish
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What is the fastest shark species?
Shortfin mako shark
What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean? (If your in Marine Science you should know this‼️)
About 71%
What happens to coral when it experiences prolonged stress from things like unusually warm water?
Coral bleaching
What animal can regrow a lost arm?
Starfish
What is the only mammal known to have a tusk?
Narwhal
How many rows of teeth can a shark have?
Several rows
What causes ocean tides?
The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
What tiny organisms live inside many corals and help provide them with energy?
Algae
What sea creature has blue blood?
Horseshoe crab
Which animal is known for sleeping while one half of its brain stays awake?
Dolphins
True or false: Sharks are older than dinosaurs.
True
What is the deepest part of the ocean called?
The Mariana Trench
True or false: Coral reefs provide habitats for many different marine species.
True
What is the name for animals that produce their own light?
Bioluminescent animals