HABITAT
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
HATCHLING
A brand-new baby that’s just hatched, like Teresa the Turtle’s tiny sea siblings!
Why it matters: Hatchlings are the start of life’s great circle; their survival keeps the species going.
Fun Fact: Sea turtle hatchlings find the sea by following the moonlight on the water. 🌙
Say it like this: HATCH-ling
Your turn: Can you crawl like a hatchling to the “ocean” (a blue towel on the floor)? Don’t get caught by the crabs!
UNDER THE SEA IS THE PLACE TO BE!
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