Animals In Pacific Ocean

Starfish

Starfish

Starfish are marine invertebrates, not fish. They have a central disc and five arms with tube feet. There are different types of starfish, and their arms number can vary by species. Starfish can regenerate their lost arms. They have light-sensitive spots at the tips of their arms. Starfish are opportunistic feeders and are found in all oceans.

Penguin

Penguin

Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds. They have streamlined bodies, webbed feet and flippers like wings adapted for swimming. Penguins are known for their waddling gait on land and diving abilities in the ocean. They have a wide range of species and sizes. Penguins live in large colonies and are found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

Sea lions are eared seals. They have a blunt snout, a large chest, a small tail and coarse hair. Sea lions can walk on land with their long foreflippers. They are excellent swimmers and divers. Sea lions live in large groups and feed on fish and marine creatures. They inhabit coastal areas in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Walrus

Walrus

Odobenus rosmarus

Walruses are large pinnipeds, primarily found in Arctic regions. They are known for their prominent tusk, long coarse whiskers and thick layer of blubber. Walruses spend time both on land and in the water. They are benthic feeders and can hold their breath for extended periods underwater. Walruses migrate seasonally for breeding.

Elephant Seal

Elephant Seal

Elephant seals are the largest pinnipeds, primarily found in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The "elephant" in their names refers to the males' large trunk-like snout. Elephant seals are known for their deep-diving abilities and moult in large patches. They spend most of their lives at sea and come ashore to breed and give birth.

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