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Corals are marine organisms that exist as small sea anemone-like polyps, usually in colonies of many identical individuals. Listeners will learn about the different types of corals, their "weapons", and their prey.

¿Qué es eso que oculta la anémona de mar? ¡Un pez payaso, por supuesto! Este título introduce a los oyentes jóvenes a estos lindos e icónicos habitantes del océano. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción.

Did you know there are over 400 different species of sharks? Did you know they have been on Earth much longer than humans, and even lived before the dinosaurs? Here you'll learn all about these fearsome kings of the ocean, including their eating habits and the basics of their anatomy. Sharks come in many sizes, from under a foot long to over 40 feet - and that's not even counting the long-extinct, 60-foot-long Megalodon shark. And while some have been known to bite people, they are usually quite content to hunt other sea creatures.

Travel north - beyond the Arctic Circle - to Barrow, Alaska, and meet the proud Iñupiaq people. For thousands of years they have hunted whales on the open sea, but now global climate change threatens their way of life. The whale hunt is about to begin, and you're invited to come along! Just as soon as the ice covering the ocean cracks apart, the whales will appear. Set out with the Iñupiaqs in their bearded-sealskin boats to hunt bowhead whales, and witness a tradition that has been followed for 3,000 years.

Brought to you by Penguin. This is our Blue Planet: a beautiful blue marble suspended in a sea of stars. Unlike billions of other worlds in the Milky Way, 71 per cent of our Blue Planet is covered by ocean. It's home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth but is our least explored habitat...

Sea Bones will make young audiences want to dive right in! Author and illustrator Bob Barner makes waves with his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations in this lush story about the sea. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart!

Take an up-close look at the fascinating lives of clownfish and sea anemones. Learn how this animal team works together to survive.

Sea stars, or starfish, are amazing creatures! They can regenerate limbs and even use seawater as blood! Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.

Swim along with beluga whales in the Arctic Ocean! These unique creatures love to talk. Learn what they eat and how they live in the big blue ocean.

Listen to learn all about orcas!

Zoom! A California sea lion makes a deep dive. Listen to learn all about these playful mammals.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young listeners to these aquatic animals.

An elephant seal glides through the sea. Gulp! It catches a small fish. Listen to learn all about these blubbery mammals.

Swim along with the clown fish on the reef. These eye-catching fish live in anemones for safety and food. Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.

Travel deep into the ocean, way below the surface, and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This audiobook takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea toward the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean, where the sun doesn't shine, animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep-sea creatures.

Lerne alles über Haie und erfahre, wie sie bereits seit 400 Millionen Jahren überleben können. Erforsche das Leben von Quallen und lerne, was sie auch ohne Gehirn Erstaunliches leisten können. Entdecke sagenumwobene Reichtümer und finde heraus, wo auf der Welt versunkene Schätze zu finden sind. Das witzige Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin erforscht das Leben der Quallen. Die faszinierenden Tiere leben ohne Blut, Hirn und Herz.

Are you curious about sharks? How many different types of sharks are there? What was the largest shark that ever lived? What is a baby shark called? Learn more with Smithsonian: Sharks.

Dive in and meet some great sharks! They are always hungry and always hunting. Learn how they use all their skills and senses to survive in deep water. Each book features simple, memorable facts for shark enthusiasts.

In this gentle audiobook, Thornton W. Burgess introduces young listeners to tide pools, sandy beaches, and the fascinating creatures of the shore through calm, story-based chapters. Each story unfolds at an unhurried pace, making it easy for children to listen, imagine, and learn without excitement or tension. Narrated in a warm, steady voice, this audiobook is well-suited for bedtime listening, quiet afternoons, or screen-free family time. The chapters stand on their own, allowing listeners to enjoy one story at a time or return again and again to a favorite.

Das witzige Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin erforscht das Leben der Quallen. Die faszinierenden Tiere leben ohne Blut, Hirn und Herz. Sie haben die Dinos überlebt und einige können mit ihrem Gift sogar für Menschen gefährlich werden. Warum die Quallen einen zu Unrecht schlechten Ruf haben, was sie auch ohne Gehirn Erstaunliches leisten und wie sie sich vom Polypen zu meterlangen Medusen entwickeln, erfahren Theo, Tess und Quentin auf ihrer Reise.