Ocean Animals
Can fish sleep?
Yes, but in different ways then humans
What is the largest Ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
What causes waves?
waves are mostly caused by the wind
What are coral reefs
Coral reefs are large underwater structures composed of the skeletons of colonial marine invertebrates called coral.
What is a baby shark called?
a pup
Do sharks have bones?
No, sharks have cartilage instead of bones.
Why is the ocean salty?
Because of minerals that have been washed down from rocks on land
Why is the ocean blue
The ocean is blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light spectrum and reflects the blue.
What is an ecosystem
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment.
What is the most common type of pollution in the ocean?
Plastic pollution is the most common.
Are Jellyfish fish?
No, jellyfish are not fish; they are plankton
How deep is the ocean?
average depth is about 12,080 feet
What causes tides?
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
How long can sea turtles live?
Some sea turtles can live for 50 years or more
Can fish drown
Yes, fish can drown if there isn’t enough oxygen in the water.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3 hearts
What is the smallest ocean in the world
The Arctic Ocean
What is Plankton?
Plankton is small and microscopic organisms drifting in the sea.
What is a group of jellyfish called?
A group of jellyfish is called a bloom, swarm, or smack.
What is the deepest part of the ocean?
The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean.
What is a group of fish called
A school or shoal.
What percentage of the earths surface is covered by oceans?
about 71%
Do all fish lay eggs?
No, some fish give live birth.
Why do some fish glow in the dark?
Some fish glow due to bioluminescence, which they use for attracting prey or mates, or for camouflage.
What are the 5 groups or kingdoms of the ocean?
Animals, Plants, Protists, Fungi, Bacteria