Ocean Animals Facts Ks2
The size of ocean animals varies greatly some are microscope while others are enormous.
Ocean animals facts ks2. Some ocean animals spend most of their life in the waters near the land. Some ocean habitats are much warmer and more shallow coastal whilst others are deep dark and cold open ocean. Dolphins sleep with one eye open to keep an eye out for predators.
Did you know almost 34 of the Earth is covered by oceans. These were the three most common types of sea animals that inhabit the oceans these are just 7 of the sea animals and the rest 93 life forms are yet to be discovered. This is because there are more plants and animals to eat near the waters surface.
Even though the open sea is the largest habitat it is estimated that only five percent of the worlds animal species live there. Over 90 of the life on Earth lives in the ocean. All lessons and resources are available from Encounter Edus TES profile.
The study of animals and other elements of marine biology dates back to Aristotle who lived from 384 to 322 BC. Here are some fun facts you may not have known before about ocean animals. One ocean habitat might be much warmer and more shallow coastal.
Ocean animals are also referred to as marine life ocean life or sea life. Ocean animals can include marine mammals birds fish cephalopods corals sharks and reptiles. Seahorses are the only animals in which the male not the female gives birth and care for their young.
The average depth of the ocean is 12400 feet. Rays such as stingrays and manta rays are related to sharks. An Electric eel can produce enough electricity to power around 10 light bulbs.