An ocean neighborhood where a creature lives and gets what it needs: food, shelter, and safe places for babies. Habitats can be coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass meadows, tidepools, sandy bottoms, or even deep-sea vents.

Why it matters: Every animal needs the right home to eat, hide, and raise its babies.

Fun Fact: Sea otters use kelp forests as hammocks to nap!

Say it like this: HAB-i-tat

Your turn: Question time! If YOU were a sea creature, where would you want to live: reef, sand, or deep sea?

We have something for you: Read Sophia's article about one of the most beautiful habitats