marine wildlife
Ocean-dwelling animal life
Marine wildlife refers to animals living in ocean and sea environments—from microscopic plankton to whales, from coral reef fish to deep-sea creatures.
The term encompasses mammals, fish, invertebrates, reptiles, and birds that depend on saltwater habitats: The oil spill devastated marine wildlife along the coast.
Conservation efforts often focus on protecting marine wildlife from overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.
- blue whaleLargest mammal on Earth
- whaleHuge sea mammal
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- school of fishCollective of swimming creatures
- crabPincer-bearing shellfish
kelp · octopus · dolphin · coral reef · sargassum · endangered species · sea turtle · phytoplankton · manatee · dugong · symbiotic relationships · tide pool · bioluminescence · jellyfish · spawning grounds · squid · pods · sea lion
- Coastal AlaskaSitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, fjords
- South American CoastHumboldt Current, sea lions, penguins, anchovies, fishing industry
- beachbeach, sand, wave, waves, surf
- ArcticArctic Circle, Arctic Ocean, Arctic exploration, Arctic research, polar bear
- California CoastPacific Ocean, Highway 1, Big Sur, Monterey Bay, Malibu
- ocean ecotourismwhale watching, dolphin watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, boat tours
marine wildlifemountain wildlife
Animals living at altitude
desert wildlife · forest wildlife · savanna animals · burrowing animals
marine wildlifedomesticated animals
Species bred for human use
livestock · farm animals · domestic animals · aquarium fish · pets