Marine Mammals
What marine mammal is known for its playful behavior and uses echolocation to navigate and hunt?
Dolphins.
Which marine bird is known for its ability to dive into the water to catch fish?
Pelican
What is the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 mph?
Sailfish
What is the largest marine invertebrate?
Giant Squid
What crustacean is known for its large claws and is often seen on dinner plates?
Lobster
Which marine mammal is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
What marine bird can “fly” underwater using its wings to swim?
Penguin
Which type of fish can inflate its body to avoid predators?
Pufferfish
Which marine invertebrate can regenerate its body parts, including its arms?
Sea Star
Which crustacean is known for its ability to “snap” its claws to stun prey?
Pistol Shrimp/mantis shrimp
What is the thick layer of fat that helps marine mammals stay warm in cold waters?
Blubber
What is the name of the marine bird known for its long migrations, sometimes flying over 10,000 miles?
Albatross
What is the largest species of fish in the ocean?
Whale Shark
What type of marine invertebrate forms coral reefs?
Polyps
What crustacean has a hard exoskeleton and can live both on land and in the water?
Crab
Which marine mammal is known to hold hands while sleeping to stay together?
Sea Otters
Which marine bird uses a specialized gland near its beak to excrete salt?
Seagulls
What is the common name for fish that can breathe air and walk on land?
Mudskipper
What invertebrate uses jet propulsion to escape predators?
Squid
Which crustacean is famous for its complex, colorful shell patterns?
Harlequin shrimp
What marine mammal can dive up to 3,000 feet and hold its breath for over an hour?
Sperm Whale
What marine bird species has a brightly colored beak and nests on cliffs?
Puffin
What fish is known for its bioluminescent lure that attracts prey in deep waters?
Anglerfish
Which marine invertebrate has a brain-like net of nerves and can pulse to move?
Sea Jellys
What crustacean lives symbiotically with sea anemones, offering protection in exchange for food scraps?
Hermit Crab