What are marine animals?

Learn about life for the animals of the world's marine habitats. read more

Oceans and seas cover the majority of the planet's surface. From the coral reefs and their abundance of life, to the solitary creatures that lurk in the depths, the oceans are home to some of the planet's most unusual creatures. Meet our marine animals. read more

Total species range is highly variable for marine mammal species. On average most marine mammals have ranges which are equivalent or smaller than one-fifth of the Indian Ocean. The variation observed in range size is a result of the different ecological requirements of each species and their ability to cope with a broad range of environmental conditions. read more