Introduction to Ocean Life
The ocean is home to countlessâfascinating creatures. The small mammalsâare unlike any other on Earth. Theyâhave unique characteristics. Toâpaint a picture of some of the unique inhabitants gracing our oceans
The Colorful Clownfish
Anemone-based life and in particular the clownfish, has to be at the forefront of anyâmarine creatures image. The happy orange fishâwith a white striped body This refers toâtheir living in sea anemones, which provide protection for them. These plants have a particularâassociation with clownfish. The clownfish, in turn, has a safe place to hide from predators and the anemone get scraps of food when it eats leftover bits while the clownfishâfeeds. Now that is interestingâteamwork!
The Mysterious Anglerfish
The anglerfish is another weird deep seaâcreature. Light gets to live on a fish’s head and it helpsâthem locate food in the dark depths of the ocean. The light brings in bait fish which becomeâan easy meal. These are fish that often have a bizarre look to them, when seemingly they always appear with theseâenormous mouths and huge teeth. They live in the darkest deep watersâso they are even more mysterious.
The Playful Dolphin
Dolphins are amongâthe smartest animals in the sea. It isâa playful and welcoming character. They occur primarily in groups (pods)âof 6 to 12 animals. They communicateâamong themselves through clicks, whistles and body movements. Dolphins are one of the favorite ocean residents who love watching them play in water orâjump.
The Gentle Giant:Â BLUE WHALE
The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It can weigh as much as 200 tons! Despite its massive size, the blue whale is gentle and mostly eats tiny shrimp-like creatures called krill. These giant animals roam the oceans, reminding us of the diverse life that exists beneath the waves.
Conclusion
The sea is dwellingâto many peculiar tenants. The above oceanâcreature from the colorful clownfish to the giant blue face all have their own specific role in building an active ecosystem. Knowing about these incredible creatures can help us to appreciate andâpreserve our oceans for others, too.