Aquatic Animals - Facts for Kids

Some cone snails bury themselves in sand during the day, with only their breathing tube showing above the surface!

Great White Sharks have special muscles around their eyes that roll them back into their head for protection when they attack prey!

It takes about 2–3 months for a baby jellyfish (ephyra) to grow into a fully-formed adult medusa!

Starfish have tiny eyes at the tip of each arm that can detect light and dark, helping them navigate the ocean floor!

The polyp stage of a jellyfish’s life can last for several years, with each polyp producing multiple jellyfish!