Sea life fun facts

Starfish
3 May

12 Stunning Facts About Starfish

Starfish, or sea stars, are truly strange creatures that probably don’t get much attention from most of us up on the surface. What even are they? And what do they eat? Are they even fish, anyway? In this fact file, we break it all down for you. Here are some fun facts about starfish you’ll …
Piranha
19 Apr

11 Pernicious Facts About Piranhas

No one likes the idea of piranhas. We all tend to imagine big fish with even bigger teeth and a taste for human flesh! As it happens, piranhas are not so easily categorized. In fact, this fascinating fish has quite a story to tell! Here are some fun facts about piranhas. 1. They are freshwater …
leopard seal
16 Feb

10 Lively Facts About Leopard Seals

Leopard seals may be among the cutest animals on the planet, but they are also incredibly strong, fast, and carnivorous! Simply put, you don’t want to be locked in a tank with a hungry one alone! Here are some seriously fun facts about leopard seals. 1. What is a leopard seal, anyway? While it may …
facts about walruses
17 May

11 Fun Facts about Walruses

Large, majestic and ever so slightly odd, the walrus is a magnificent creature that’s fascinated many of us over the decades! In fact, it’s popped up in all kinds of pop culture over the years – but how much do we really know about these tusked beasts of the Arctic? Here are some fun facts …
shark attacking fish
7 Apr

13 Fearsome Facts About Shark Attacks

Sharks are some of the most feared beasts on the planet, and we largely have the movie ‘Jaws’ to blame. While these fanged critters can kill, they’re not necessarily as dangerous or as scary as we often make them out to be. Therefore, take a look at our list of fascinating facts about shark attacks …
facts about oysters
2 Mar

13 Organic Facts About Oysters

Oysters are curious creatures that only really seem to come to mind when ordering a fancy meal – however, it’s a broad series of aquatic families you’ll find under the waves! Here are some fun facts about oysters that might just surprise you. 1. They are shaped this way for a reason! Oysters are oddly …
fun facts about sea lions
22 Feb

13 Fun-Loving Facts about Sea Lions

Ever confused sea lions with seals?  Don’t worry – millions of people have done the exact same thing!  However, these loveable critters are pretty different from their cousins, despite also being whiskered, water-loving mammals. But what are some fun facts about sea lions you may not necessarily know about?  Let’s open up our fact file …
a huge coconut crab
13 Feb

12 Cracking Facts About Coconut Crabs

Coconut crabs are truly bizarre-looking creatures – is it any wonder that you’re reading this fact file? They are massive beasts and have an interesting communication system – and yet they still remain fairly mysterious. To help boost your knowledge of these animals, here are some fun facts about coconut crabs! 1. Darwin set the …
whale jumping out the water
2 Feb

12 Wonderful Facts About Whales

Whales are some of the most majestic creatures gracing the Earth to this day! These giant mammals are true leviathans of the sea, often swallowing up anything they can find as they glide through the waters. However, there’s likely to be more about whales than you might initially imagine. Yes – they’re big, bold, and …
pinniped swimming
28 Jan

15 Super-Cute Facts About Seals

Seals are sweet-looking creatures – these mammals are often referred to as the ‘dogs of the sea’! They are amazing swimmers and are super-photogenic – but there’s a lot more to these flipper-ed friends than they let on. Let’s clue up on some fun facts about seals to see how much you know. 1. They …
catfish in night mode
19 Jan

14 Cunning Facts about Catfish

The catfish is a curious beast – hence the name! While the term is popularly used to describe an unscrupulous online dating technique these days, catfish themselves have fascinated marine biologists for decades. With the following fun facts about catfish, you’re about to find out why – so let’s dive in. 1. The cat’s whiskers! …
a smiling stingray
18 Jan

15 Stunning Facts About Stingreys

Stingreys – deadly or delightful? These fascinating marine animals really can pack an electric punch – but there’s more to them than just a simple sting in the tail. Here are some fun facts about stingreys that might just help you in a quiz or two… 1. They have famous family members. Stingreys are fish …
facts about crabs
20 Dec

15 Cracking Facts About Crabs

Crabs are snippy and sensitive – but we love them all the same! Crabs are sand scuttlers that can be found all over the world – and in many quarters, they are seen as seafood delicacies. Let’s look through some fun facts about crabs that might just impress you ahead of your next trip to …
facts about puffins
13 Dec

15 Perfect Facts About Puffins

Puffins are odd little birds that have something of a cult following! Cute and docile, they are also known for being pretty smart – and there’s likely to be plenty about them you don’t know. There’s more to these curious critters than just picture postcard looks and their prosperity for island living. Keep reading for …
a Hermit Crab
21 Nov

13 Hyper Facts About Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are curious little critters that are probably best known for carrying their homes on their backs! You’ll find them in tropical reaches as well as in colder climes – and they don’t tend to be sought as food by fishermen. In fact, there’s probably plenty about these creatures that might just surprise you! …