Marine Biology

What is the world’s largest single celled organism?

What is the world’s largest single celled organism?

Caulerpa.  It can grow nearly 10,000 times larger than most single celled organisms. You've probably seen it before.

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What shark would get the award for strongest bite?

What shark would get the award for strongest bite?

Researchers believe that the prehistoric megalodon shark, also referred to as “megatooth”, probably had a bite strong enough to crush a small automobile.

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Do sharks blink?

Do sharks blink?

Nope. Never try to stare down a shark!

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What kind of shark is the fastest?

What kind of shark is the fastest?

The Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is considered the world's fastest shark.

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 What percentage of animals in the open ocean make light?

What percentage of animals in the open ocean make light?

80 to 90 percent of animals living in the ocean make light.  Most live in the twilight zone.

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Do seals drink seawater?

Do seals drink seawater?

They do but its not how they get most of their water

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