Life in the Sea
The scientific study of organisms that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments, including their behavior, ecology, physiology, and interactions with the marine environment.
What is Marine Biology?
This classic blockbuster film featured a Great White shark terrorizing a small town, sparking a small manhunt for the creature
What is Jaws?
A famous fictional pirate, with a goofy charm, and always telling the British how they had always "almost caught him"
Who is Jack Sparrow?
The blue tang fish in Finding Nemo, famous for her forgetfulness and charm
Who is Dory?
The deepest oceanic structure in the world, reaching a depth of 200kms (124mi)
What is the Mariana Trench?
A keratin-based filter-feeding structure found in certain whales, allowing them to strain small prey from seawater.
What is Baleen?
The Great White Shark featured in Finding Nemo that has the famous line, "Fish are Friends, not Food"
Who is Bruce?
A dual-hulled sailing boat, typically used in sailing races
What is a Catamaran?
The name given to a group of fish swimming together in a formation
What is a School? (of fish)
A style of diving that sees the diver only just below the surface, with a breathing tube sticking up above the water
What is Snorkling?
Microscopic organisms that serve as the typical source of food for most whales
What is Krill?
Shark skin is made up of dermal denticles, which resemble miniature versions of what bone?
What are Teeth?
Famous pirate, nicknamed "Blackbeard", who would tie lit matched to his beard during battle
Who was Edward Teach?
A common food-source fish, often related to Alaska. Can be found in Sushi, on a bodybuilder's dinner plate (PROTEIN), or in the mouth of a bear.
What is Salmon?
What was the name of the submarine, created out of Woods Hole, that discovered the wreck of RMS Titanic?
What is Alvin?
The largest dolphin, found in arctic waters (mostly)
What is an Orca/Killer Whale?
The bone-like material that makes up a shark's skeleton
What is Cartlidge?
When a sailor says "We have our heading", what do they mean?
The largest fish in the ocean, growing up to 40 feet long, and surprisingly, does not have "fish" in its name
What is a Whale Shark
The acronym "SCUBA" stands for what?
What is Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
The approximate pH (Acidic) level of the ocean
What is a pH of 8.1?
A species of shark that has evolved to thrive in both fresh and saltwater environments.
What is a Bull Shark?
In the Age of Sail (sailing ships) how were ships determined to be 1st-6th rate? I.e, how were they granted title of "4th rate Frigate" or "6th rate Brig"
What is the Number of Guns? (Cannons)
The fastest swimming fish in the ocean, reaching speeds of up to 68mph, named after its glorious dorsal fin structure
What is a Sailfish?
The standard unit for measuring acidity, pH stems from a Latin phrase, translating to...?
What is Potential/Power/Quantity of Hydrogen
Latin: Pondus Hydrogenii