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10 Interesting Facts About Marine Life

World Oceans Day 2022:

World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe on 8th June to inform the world about the pollution caused by humans on oceans.

It is also observed to raise awareness about sustainable ocean management.

Here are ten interesting facts about marine life that you may not know:

More than 94% of the living species on our Earth are aquatic animals.

The longest mountain chain is present underwater and not on land.

There are also numerous lakes and rivers under the ocean.

Sea cucumbers eat the dirt present in the bottom of the ocean along with the sand and poop only clean sand.

Male seahorses are the ones that give birth to young ones.

The loudest sound of around 188 dBs is made by the sea Whales.

Sponges present in the ocean are older than the dinosaurs.

An ocean species known as the Frogfish doesn’t have teeth.

A mature Blue Whale’s tongue is heavier than an elephant.

Puffer fishes are poisonous to human beings when they are not rightly cut.

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