If you’ve ever visited an aquarium or watched a program by David Attenborough, you know that the ocean is filled with strange and mysterious creatures that seem to come from another planet.
The ocean’s residents are incredibly fascinating; some species live in mucous bubbles, others use urination as a form of communication, and some always keep one eye open while sleeping… Let’s explore the astonishing facts about the creatures that inhabit the depths of the ocean.
The Frogfish can walk on its fins. The pectoral fins of this fish are unique and can be used to “walk” along the ocean floor.
The Parrotfish sleeps in a protective cocoon made of its own mucus to mask its scent from predators.
The Beluga Whale is one of the kindest creatures in the sea, known for rescuing drowning people by pushing them to the surface, much like dolphins. Researchers have also observed that they have their own language and have been nicknamed “the canaries of the sea.”
If a shark loses a tooth, it will always grow back, at any age. This is because shark teeth are a type of scale and scientifically are not true teeth.
The body of a blue whale can weigh up to 173 tons, with its tongue alone weighing as much as 8 tons, heavier than an elephant.
Crabs have hairy-looking antennae on their legs that contain taste buds, helping them search for delicious food and select what to eat.
Lobsters are similar to sea lizards as they can regenerate lost claws or eyes when fighting enemies. However, the new appendages may be smaller.
The digestive system of a sea cucumber cleans the ocean by eating anything trapped on the ocean floor, then excreting clean sand.
Hermaphrodite fish are bisexual, born with the ability to change their gender. If necessary, a female fish will become male to improve their reproductive chances.
Angelfish are so “faithful” that even if one dies, the surviving partner will not mate with anyone else for the rest of its life.
The Croaker is cleverly named because it can produce a strange croaking sound, created by vibrating air sacs within its body.
Many species of bony fish have more than one set of nostrils. Their nostrils are not for breathing but for smelling, allowing them to detect predators more easily. Thus, the more nostrils they have, the better.
Although manatees resemble dolphins and whales, they are actually more closely related to elephants.
The white dolphin is one of the kindest creatures in the ocean. They are believed to have saved drowning people by pushing them to the surface. Researchers have also observed this species and found that they have their own language, sounding like high-pitched squeaks or chirps. They are even nicknamed “the canaries of the sea.”
Jellyfish are among the oldest living creatures still on Earth today. They existed before dinosaurs and have survived five mass extinctions on the planet.
Stonefish are as terrifying as they look. They carry potent toxins, and their venom can be lethal. This venom is also considered one of the most painful if experienced.
The boxfish does not have a skeletal structure like other fish. It is almost made up of a box-like shell with its mouth, eyes, and fins attached externally.
Catfish are notable for their super-sized mouths. While humans have about 9,000 taste buds, they have up to 27,000 taste buds.
