The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale and is one of the larger rorqual species. Adults range in length from 12 to 19 meters (40 to 70 feet) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 pounds). The humpback whale is the easiest baleen whale … [Read more...]
What Animals Live In The Atlantic Ocean?
The Atlantic Ocean makes about 29% of the total world ocean waters.
It is home to a wide variety of aquatic plant life and marine animals, both vertebrates and invertebrates. Here are a selection of animal species that call this ocean their home.
Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is one of four types of puffin and is a striking, pelagic sea bird. It is recognised by its brightly colored rounded beak and its similar appearance to a penguin. Also known as the 'Common Puffin', it is the only puffin species which is … [Read more...]
Manx Shearwater Bird
The Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) is an amazing bird that is a member of the shearwater family, a family of birds that consists of over twenty different species.Around the British Isles, it is the most commonly sighted of the shearwaters,The prefix Manx, meaning … [Read more...]