Amazing marine biology facts
Did you know that…
Some crabs can store water in their gills so they can come on land and still be able to breathe.
There is a type of fish that can climb trees and store water in its gills. It’s called a mud-skipper.
The largest crustacean is called a Japanese spider crab. A horse can stand between its legs.
The deepest part of the ocean (The Mariana Trench) is 11,034 metres deep.
A blue whale’s mouth is enormous but its throat is only 4cm wide .
A sea cucumber ejects its guts for self defence.
A Japanese man-o-war jellyfish is not a type of jellyfish but a cluster of animals.
A spotlight loose-jaw fish uses red light to hunt. Most deep sea fish can’t see red light so it can see in the dark.
One of the most painful things in the world is stepping on a stonefish. They are the most venomous fish in the world. If you do seek medical attention fast.
A gulper eel can unhinge its jaw to eat large prey.
The majority of animals lives underwater. [bacteria included]
