The Earth’s oceans are home to 230,000 known species. And that’s with only 5% of the Earth’s oceans considered explored! In celebration of the vast unknown of the ocean, we present our favorite ocean animal facts. And you we be definitely get surprised and shock after knowing there amazing facts too.

# Jellyfish

Jellyfish have been around for more than 650 million years, which means that they out-date both dinosaurs and sharks.

# Electrical Eel

An Electrical Eel is known to produce electricity sufficient enough to light up 10 electric bulbs.

# Dolphins

Dolphins sleep with only half of their brain and with one eye open so they can watch for predators and other threats.

# Octopus

An Octopus has three hearts and the color of its blood is blue

# Blue Whales

At 188 decibels, the calls of blue whales is the loudest sound made by any animal on the planet

# Oysters

Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again depending on which is the best for mating.

# Seahorses

Seahorses are the only animals in which the male, not the female, gives birth and care for young

# Shrimps

The Shrimps heart is in their head.

# Sea Sponges

The sea sponges have no head, mouth, eyes, feelers, bones, heart, lungs or brain but still they are alive.

# Turtles

The Turtles live on every continent expect Antarctica.

 

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