Sea turtles 101
Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?
On sandy beaches
What type of fish is Nemo in the movie Finding Nemo?
Clownfish
I am a large mammal known for my intelligence and live in pods. I communicate using clicks and whistles. What am I?
Dolphin
Myth or fact: Coral is a plant.
Myth, coral is an animal
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific ocean
What is the biggest threat to baby sea turtles once they hatch?
Birds, crabs, fish
In Finding Dory, what kind of animal is Dory?
Blue tang
I am a colorful invertebrate that builds reefs and provides homes for fish. What am I?
Coral!
Myth or Fact: The majority of marine species have been discovered and documented by scientists.
Myth
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean?
around 70%
How many species of sea turtles exist worldwide?
seven
What Disney movie features a character who sails the ocean to restore balance?
Moana
I am known for my size, but I only eat plankton
Whale shark!
Myth or fact: Coral reefs help protect coastlines from storms
Fact!!
What is the deepest point of the ocean called?
The Mariana Trench
Why are artificial lights near beaches dangerous for hatchlings?
They confuse turtles and lead them away from the ocean. (So don't do this please)
Which movie features a crab named Sebastian?
The little mermaid
I have eight arms and am a master of camouflage in the reef. What am I?
Octopus
Myth or Fact: Sharks can smell a single drop of blood in the ocean from miles away.
Myth
True or False: The ocean produces more than half of the oxygen we breathe?
True
True or False: All sea turtles return to the same beach where they were born to lay eggs
True
In Finding Nemo, which country’s coast does Marlin travel near when encountering the fishing nets?
Australia
I am a floating plant-like organism that provides oxygen for the ocean and is the base of many food chains. What am I?
Phytoplankton
Myth or fact: Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat.
Fact
What is the point in the ocean that is closer to space than land?
Point Nemo