Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Water is the origin of all life. Most scientists agree that the first cells originated in the oceans.
Around 70 per cent of our planet is covered in water. Currently, around 250,000 underwater species are known to humans. While that may sound like a lot, there are 1.75 million more species yet to be discovered.
The quest to locate and identify them is becoming increasingly urgent, especially in the deepest parts of the ocean, which are threatened by deep-sea mining.
Who knows? You might even discover a new underwater species someday.
Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid
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Before you watch the video above, grab a pen or pencil and a sheet of paper. Be ready to write down a list of sea animals that are mentioned in the video.
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Start the video and try to write down as many sea animals as you can, without pausing. You can rewatch the video if you would like more than one chance.
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Check your answers. How many did you get right?
Sea animal poster
Materials
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A4 or A3 paper
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pens, pencils, crayons, markers or highlighters
Instructions
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Choose one of the animals mentioned in the video above, and do some more research on it. Is there a version of it that lives in waters near you?
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Use the internet to fill in the chart below about the sea animal you’ve chosen. Try to be as specific as possible. Instead of a ray, why not choose the gymnura butterfly ray or the black spotted stingray? Both of these can be found in Hong Kong waters.
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Take some time to research your animal using the internet. Look out for key facts, such as its biological name, size and weight, diet and even some fun facts!
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Next, grab your materials to make your poster. If you can, decorate it with drawings, stickers and printed photos.
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Present your poster to your family, friends and teachers.
Activity 1’s answers: sturgeon, ray, newt, carp, plaice, bass, chub, fluke, ling, trout, blackfish, smelt, sprat, blowfish, sardine, clam, slug and snail
