Aquatic Animals - Facts for Kids

Nudibranchs can be found living on almost every type of ocean bottom, from sandy floors to rocky walls!

Blue whales sometimes gather in groups of up to 50 individuals in areas with abundant food!

Geographic Distribution and Habitat

Jellyfish live in every ocean on Earth, from the surface waters to depths of 30,000 feet (9,000 meters)!

Starfish can regenerate their arms if they lose them to predators — it takes about 6–12 months for a new arm to grow back completely!

Physical Characteristics

Many nudibranchs are brightly colored to warn predators that they taste bad or are poisonous!