The sea pig (a type of sea cucumber) is one of the most common deep-sea animals — walking on tube feet.
Fact #9810
👍 0 · 👎 0
More Ocean Facts
Some fish can change color to blend with their surroundings.
Fact #392 · Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Fact #258 · Ocean
Some fish use countershading to camouflage in water.
Fact #896 · Ocean
The Earth's oceans absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide.
Fact #242 · Ocean
NOAA's exploration of deep ocean vents has discovered ecosystems entirely dependent on chemosynthesis rather than sunlight.
Fact #5677 · Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean on Earth.
Fact #337 · Ocean
Some whales sing songs that travel hundreds of miles underwater.
Fact #381 · Ocean
The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.
Fact #2152 · Ocean
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.