The World of Marine Animals

From the tiniest plankton to the mighty blue whale.

December 06, 2024

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Dive into the wonders of the marine world with us this week as we explore the captivating lives of marine animals. From the tiniest plankton to the mighty blue whale, the ocean is home to creatures as mysterious as it is vast. Let’s uncover some of their secrets!

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Marine Marvels of the Deep

Did you know? The ocean is home to over 230,000 known species—and that’s just the beginning! Scientists estimate that millions of marine animals are still undiscovered. Here are a few that continue to amaze us:

• Octopus Escapists: Known for their intelligence, octopuses can solve puzzles, open jars, and even escape from tanks! Don’t believe us? Click the video below to watch an Octopus escape a maze built by Mark Rober.

• Dolphin Super Pods: These social creatures form pods that can range from a few individuals to hundreds, communicating with clicks and whistles.

• Bioluminescent Beauties: Many marine animals, like jellyfish and anglerfish, create their own light in the deep, dark ocean—a natural underwater light show.

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Did You Know?

• The ocean produces over 50% of the oxygen we breathe, thanks to tiny marine plants called phytoplankton.

• Some sea turtles can hold their breath for up to 7 hours while resting!

• Humpback whales migrate over 16,000 miles a year, one of the longest migrations of any animal.'

Featured Animal: The Whale Shark

The gentle giant of the ocean, the whale shark, is the largest fish in the world. Despite their size (up to 40 feet long), these filter feeders only eat tiny plankton. You might even get lucky and swim alongside one during a dive in places like the Philippines or Mexico!

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