Do you know what kinds of creatures exist in the deep and vast waters of the ocean? Researchers have not yet been able to give a clear answer to this question. 99% of the creatures in the world live in the ocean or sea. We were able to discover only 1/10 of these creatures.
Giant Creatures of the Ocean.
Whale shark
This 36-ton giant sloth doesn't live very deep. It has also been seen that it collided with ships many times. Despite its huge size, it has small teeth and feeds on small fish. Do not let this make you think the Whale shark is harmless. Many people are said to have been killed by this giant fish.
Whale shark |
North Pacific Giant Octopus
This creature living in the Great Ocean is the heaviest octopus with a weight of 270 kilograms. The arms of this North Pacific Giant Octopus, which can eat any creature in its path, can grow up to 9 meters. This giant creature can even eat sharks.
Blue whale |
Blue Whales holds the title of the largest living creature in the world with a weight of 150 tons.
You can come across the Blue Whale in the Arctic Ocean in all other oceans. They can live for 80 years if they are not killed by humans or killer whales.
The largest creature after Blue Whale is Corrugated Whale
Unlike the Blue Whale, this creature can be found in all oceans. This creature has also had its share from whaling. Today, the Corrugated Whale species are under protection.
Devil of the Sea: Manta Stingray
This creature, which weighs over 1300 kilograms and can grow up to 7 meters, is large enough to enter people's nightmares.
Actually, you don't need to be afraid of the Sea Devil. Because they are not aggressive. This creature, which feeds on fish much smaller than itself, can live more than 20 years. Unless it dies from the pollution of the sea ...
Manta Stingray |
10 Legged Giant Japanese Spider Crab
These giant Japanese Spider Crabs, the largest of the crabs, have 10 legs, 3-4 meters in length. These creatures live at an average depth of 650 meters in the ocean. Isn't it just like what you get in horror movies?
Let's protect the oceans and seas
Living creatures living in oceans and seas, which cover 70% of the world, are gradually disappearing. Many fish species are already endangered by overfishing. Now, with the consequences of the global warming problem, fish are affected as much as human beings
Plastic Waste Damage to Oceans.
People dump more than 6 million tons of plastic waste into oceans and seas a year. This waste, which increases every year, has exceeded 120 million tons today.