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Meet some walruses in the Arctic
Spot wildlife living on a coral reef and find out how they're connected
Read the clue then click on the icon next to the creature.
Spot sea urchins and otters in an underwater kelp forest
Kelp is a kind of seaweed.
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See baby otters up close
Click on the playlist to see baby polar bears or penguins.
Spot how some sea creatures avoid predators
Explore a shipwreck surrounded by sharks - if you dare!
Click on the video and drag to look around.
Watch emperor penguins waddling on ice
See a statue from the lost city of Heracleion
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How fast is a seahorse?
Meet amazing ocean animals, from crabs to dolphins.
Meet a blue whale and see how big it is
See an octopus up close and discover its unique abilities
How do polar bears keep clean?
Scroll down for lots of facts. There's also a button at the top of the page to watch a video clip about polar bears playing.
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Lots of sea creatures to print and shade in
Click on a sea creature name in the list then click on the PDF download to open the file.
Make a shark box - or hand puppet - that bites!
Play an ocean animal game
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1001 things to spot
1001 Things to spot in the sea
Discover the secrets of the sea, from crabs on the seashore to polar bears in the icy north and strange fish lurking at the bottom of the ocean. This fantastic puzzle book will also help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification. Includes an index, a world map of ocean habitats, amazing facts and internet links to find out more.
Katie Daynes has written oodles of books for Usborne, from lifting the flaps on germs and poo, through things to spot in the sea and at school, to the life stories of Nelson Mandela and Marie Antoinette. She wrote My First Chess Book after being taught by her son, Joe Birks, who became the British Under 9 Chess Champion in 2017. She now lives in Yorkshire with her architect husband, two inquisitive children and a hamster called Toffee. When she’s not writing books, Katie likes walking on the blustery moors, meeting friends for coffee and playing competitive board games.
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