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28 Marine Animals and Their Characteristics

Explore the fascinating world of marine animals, where you’ll dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean. Discover the unique traits and adaptations that have enabled these creatures to thrive underwater. From majestic whales to the smallest plankton, each marine animal has a story to tell, contributing to the rich tapestry of life in the ocean.

Unearth the secrets of ocean survival as you journey through this trivia category. Marvel at how marine life evolves and adapts, overcoming challenges and changing in response to environmental shifts. Whether you’re a seasoned marine biologist or an enthusiastic ocean lover, these trivia questions will put your knowledge to the test and have you yearning to learn more.

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The shell of a sea urchin is called what?

Skin

Skin

Shell

Shell

Brace

Brace

Test

Test

What is the largest species of turtle?

Hawksbill

Hawksbill

Kemps ridley

Kemps ridley

Loggerhead

Loggerhead

Leatherback

Leatherback

How many eyes has a Scallop?

3

3

35

35

1

1

2

2

What type of whale appeared in Moby Dick?

Blue

Blue

Killer Whale

Killer Whale

Humpback

Humpback

Sperm

Sperm

How old can crabs live to?

25 years

25 years

20 years

20 years

13 years

13 years

1 year

1 year

The Portuguese Man-of War is what?

A turtle

A turtle

A shopwreck

A shopwreck

A crab

A crab

A jellyfish

A jellyfish

Which fish is the best source of Omega 3

Sardines

Sardines

Tuna

Tuna

Red Snapper

Red Snapper

Salmon

Salmon

What is the fastest a tuna can swim?

65kph

65kph

60Kph

60Kph

75kph

75kph

70kph

70kph

The Swordfish can grow to how much?

30lbs

30lbs

90lbs

90lbs

50lbs

50lbs

120lbs

120lbs

The Clownfish can be found where?

In the middle of the ocean

In the middle of the ocean

Near esturies

Near esturies

On the seabed

On the seabed

Near coral

Near coral

The surmuletus fish is what color?

Blue

Blue

Red

Red

Yellow

Yellow

White

White

A Rainbow Wrasse is what?

Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Squid

Squid

Octopus

Octopus

Fish

Fish

Where is the Blowfish normally found?

Off the shores of Australia

Off the shores of Australia

Off the shores of Chine

Off the shores of Chine

Off the shores of India

Off the shores of India

Off the shores of South America

Off the shores of South America

The Little Tunny is a species of what?

Tuna

Tuna

Mullet

Mullet

Cod

Cod

Haddock

Haddock

The Horseshoe Crab belongs to which Genus?

Mammal

Mammal

Crustacean

Crustacean

Arachnid

Arachnid

Fish

Fish

The Basslet is also known as what?

Fairy Basslet

Fairy Basslet

Sweet Basslet

Sweet Basslet

Threeline Basslet

Threeline Basslet

Candy Basslet

Candy Basslet

How long have sharks been around?

200 million years

200 million years

400 million years

400 million years

100 million years

100 million years

300 million years

300 million years

Which is the largest creature in the sea?

Dolphin

Dolphin

Blue Whale

Blue Whale

Killer Whale

Killer Whale

Hammerhead Shark

Hammerhead Shark

How many hearts has a squid?

2

2

1

1

4

4

3

3

Which is the only fish to have eyelids?

The Seahorse

The Seahorse

The Shark

The Shark

The Pufferfish

The Pufferfish

The Halibut

The Halibut

Seals detect their prey by using what?

Sound

Sound

Smell

Smell

Eyesight

Eyesight

Their whiskers

Their whiskers

How many legs has an octopus?

8

8

10

10

6

6

4

4

Which octopus is poisonous to humans?

The Sothern Keeled

The Sothern Keeled

The Bigeye

The Bigeye

The Blue Ringed

The Blue Ringed

The Hammer

The Hammer

The Hydrophiinae is better known as what?

Red Sea Squid

Red Sea Squid

Boston Lobster

Boston Lobster

Coral Crab

Coral Crab

Sea Snake

Sea Snake

How many species of Pufferfish exist?

30

30

150

150

120

120

240

240

How many years can a sea otter live?

30

30

25

25

40

40

5

5

Scampi is a form of what?

Lobsters

Lobsters

Fish

Fish

Crab

Crab

Shrimps

Shrimps

How many species of sea turtle are there?

21

21

11

11

7

7

4

4

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