Sea Animals

Sea Animals Articles

• Lipids Perform Under Pressure

  

  Jan. 1, 2025

  Scientists recently learned that comb jellies survive under pressure thanks to specially adapted cell membranes made of lipids (fatty molecules).

• Attack of the Tree Sharks?

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  A parasite preserved in amber (fossilized tree resin) has scientists scratching their heads—because it is a shark parasite.

• Melon Messages

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  God designed whales with unique ways of communicating with one another.

• Whale Chat

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Scientists say that whale chat is the first step to conversing with other non-human life, including . . . aliens?

• Baleen Whales Sing the Creator’s Praise

  

  July 12, 2024

  Researchers recently discovered that these whales produce their signature sounds with a special instrument—a uniquely shaped larynx.

• Amazon River Dolphins—Unique in Pink

  

  May 24, 2024

  How many animals can you think of that are pink? Flamingos. Pigs. Any others? Well, you’ll be tickled pink to learn that you can add another animal to that list—the Amazon river dolphin.

• Bull Sharks—Sharing the Seas

  

  April 1, 2024 from Kids Answers Magazine

  Discover the wonder of God's creation

• As Healthy as a Clam

  

  April 1, 2023

  Some clams live for centuries because their Designer equipped them with a variety of defenses.

• Just Keep Swimming

  

  April 1, 2023, p. 20

  God’s care for his creatures is evident in the ways he uniquely created them with the abilities they need to thrive in our fallen world.

• Stingrays—Built for Speed

  

  Oct. 1, 2022

  The more we study God’s brilliant designs, the more inspiration and ideas we discover.

• Manta Ray: Superhero of the Sea

  

  June 26, 2022 from Kids Answers Magazine

  What has a wingspan of over 29 feet, swims 24 hours a day, and can leap higher than 6 feet in a single bound?

• Jelly Jumble

  

  July 1, 2021 from Kids Answers Magazine

  Did you know there are over 2,000 species of sea jellies?

• Ocean Commotion

  

  July 1, 2021 from Kids Answers Magazine

  Pistol shrimp are thought to be a major source of noise in the ocean.

• Sun, Surf, and . . . Poo?

  

  July 1, 2021 from Kids Answers Magazine

  When you build a sandcastle at the beach, you may not know that some of your building material is actually fish poo!

• Blue Whales: So You Think You’re Fit?

  

  Jan. 1, 2021

  It turns out that whales have been programmed with phenomenal control over their heart rate.

• Whale Whispers

  

  July 1, 2020

  Whale songs can be heard for hundreds of miles in the ocean. But what if predators are lurking nearby?

• Squirt Science

  

  May 1, 2020

  The ocean floor is covered with tiny animals, called sea squirts, which filter plankton from the water.

• Sea Anemones: Complex Simple Creatures

  

  March 1, 2020

  It was a big surprise to discover that this creature has the largest mitochondrial DNA genome yet discovered.

• The Hagfish in the Room

  

  Jan. 1, 2020

  Hagfish have a wrinkled, spineless, worm-like body, a grotesque, spiky tongue, and revolting slime secretions that choke potential predators.

• With Fronds Like These . . .

  

  July 1, 2019

  While the bonnethead shark doesn’t necessarily follow the “fish are friends, not food” philosophy, it does find value in veggies—seaweed, that is.

• Out-of-This-World Thinking

  

  March 1, 2019

  Some scientists are quick to embrace a falsehood because they reject the truth. God will not excuse anyone for willfully suppressing the truth of the Creator.

• Hearing Without Ears

  

  Sept. 1, 2018

  Marine biologists have long been concerned about the harmful effects of human noise on ocean creatures.

• Did You Know?

  

  March 1, 2018 from Kids Answers Magazine

  When you put a shell up to your ear, it sounds like the ocean, but it really isn’t. You’re actually hearing an echo from all the sounds around you . . . jumbled into a big whoosh.

• Seashells by the Seashore

  

  March 1, 2018 from Kids Answers Magazine

  People have been amazed by colorful, shimmery seashells for a long time. Our love of shells is no surprise. These swirly, sparkly, bumpy, ocean-sounding collectables are some of the neatest houses growing on the planet. Wait! Houses that grow?

• Seeing the Glory of God in Scallop Eyes

  

  Jan. 25, 2018

  Soon we’ll be able to see distant galaxies the way a scallop might see them! Sadly, scientists still believe evolution is responsible for the scallop’s incredible eye.

• Narwhal

  

  May 15, 2017

  Narwhals, the “unicorns of the sea,” are toothed whales found in Arctic waters.

• Starfish

  

  May 9, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  There are over 2,000 species of starfish found in all the seas. Most of these are found in shallow water, but a few do live in the deep seas.

• Blue Whales

  

  May 2, 2016

  Blue whales eat up to 4 tons of krill every day!

• Squid

  

  May 2, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  There are 350 species of squid ranging in size from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 60 feet (18 m) and over.

• Sea Turtle

  

  April 25, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  There are seven species of sea turtle, the largest and rarest being the leatherback.

• Sea Snake

  

  April 18, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  There are 50 species of sea snakes.

• Sea Otter

  

  April 11, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  The sea otter is found along the coast of California, western Alaska, and also near islands north of Japan.

• Hold Your Breath!

  

  April 1, 2016 from Kids Answers Magazine

  You’re about to dive into a fantastic adventure under the sea.

• The Stunning Jellyfish

  

  April 1, 2016 from Kids Answers Magazine

  They look more like floating hot air balloons than living things, but jellyfish will let you know quickly that they’re alive.

• Octopus

  

  March 7, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  One of the most interesting creatures God created is the octopus.

• Nautilus

  

  Feb. 29, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  There are six species of nautilus found in the southwest Pacific.

• Killer Whale

  

  Feb. 8, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  The killer whale is also known as the orca.

• Whale “Evolution”?

  

  Jan. 18, 2016 from Museum Guide

  Whales are thought by evolutionists to have evolved from land mammals. However there are many problems with this idea.

• Great White Shark

  

  Jan. 11, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  The great white shark has a large mouth, full of long, saw-edged teeth.

• How Long Does It Take for a Coral Reef to Grow?

  

  Jan. 11, 2016 from Museum Guide

  Can coral reef “ages” of tens of thousands of years be correct?

• Elephant Seal

  

  Jan. 4, 2016 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  The elephant seal was named for its large snout that resembles an elephant’s trunk.

• Butterfly Fish

  

  Nov. 30, 2015 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  Called “butterfly” for their small size, bright colors, and darting movements, these fish are thin-bodied with a round shape.

• Bottlenose Dolphin

  

  Nov. 23, 2015 from Marvels of Creation: Sensational Sea Creatures

  One of the most loved of the marine animals is the bottlenose dolphin because it is intelligent and social.

• Sea Urchin

  

  Aug. 16, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  The five bony teeth of the sea urchin were given to the original created kind to help it scrape algae (its food) from rocks.

• Oyster

  

  July 26, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  The oyster is a filter-feeder that gets its food by filtering food particles from water with its gills.

• Common Mussel

  

  July 19, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  Common mussels live in large colonies.

• Common Sand Dollar

  

  July 5, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  Small but numerous spines of the common sand dollar are its primary tool for burrowing within the upper few centimeters of sandy ocean bottoms.

• Sea Anemone

  

  June 23, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  Some sea anemones have an important symbiotic relationship with algae species.

• Sponge

  

  June 6, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  God designed the sponge with the ability to draw water into its body through tiny holes.

• Sea Cucumber

  

  May 31, 2012 from Aquarium Guide

  When surprised by a predator, some sea cucumbers can expel their internal organs along with a sticky substance.