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THE OCEAN
Fishermen go out on me, yet I never dry. Divers plunge into me, but I’m never full.
I bring life to coral and plants, and I’m known for being “warm” around the Equator.
I can be calm and still, yet also fierce and wild. I hold hidden treasures and mysteries deep inside.
I can sink ships and swallow whales, yet people come to play in me.
I cover most of the Earth but am too big to see in full.
I hold salt without a shaker, water without a glass, and fish without a net.
I stretch far and wide, touching every land, and create the line between land and sea.
I’m a large body of water that’s salty, but I’m not the sea. I surround continents, yet I’m not land.
I’m always moving but I never walk, and though I sometimes roar, I never talk.
I’m home to countless creatures, yet no one can live without me.
What can a person swim in yet never drink, float on but not sink?
What has tides but isn’t time, waves but isn’t sound, and depths that even light can’t reach?
What’s vast, blue, and often called “the final frontier” due to the mysteries it holds?
When I get cold, I can form crystals; when I’m warm, I bring hurricanes.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Coloring Pages
Ocean Coloring Pages

OCEAN ADVENTURES
Aug 2021 Assateague Island / Sep 2021 Chincoteague / May 2023 Chincoteague
National Seashore MD / National Seashore VA / National Seashore NC
Man vs Nature MD Roads / Man vs Nature VA Buildings
On the Beach / North Rock

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A mount in the ocean with no pinnacle, encompassed by blue palm trees are my speciality. Island
At sea, I’m a guide, floating and bright; without me, navigation might not be right. Buoy
Beneath the waves, I’m a sight to behold; a home for life, both young and old. Reef
From salty depths, a legend does grow; with a fearsome grip, ships be forewarned. Kraken
Home to fishes and colors so bright; I’m a structure that brings delight. Coral
I am a precious gem of the sea, nestled in a mollusk’s sanctuary. My lustrous shine is a sight to see. Pearl
I bob on the waves without a motor or sail, a marker that helps ships prevail. Buoy
I ebb and flow with lunar grace, shaping the shore in a rhythmic embrace. My movements are a watery dance. Tide
I give the ocean its salty bite, making sure it’s never sweet at night. Salt
I glide on the sea with grace, rising and falling in a rhythmic race. Surfers find their thrill in me, riding my curves joyfully. Wave
I have no legs or wings, yet I travel the world, sometimes bringing calm, sometimes bringing storms. Ocean currents.
I move unseen under the blue, making journeys that are quite new. Submarine
I rest in silence on the ocean bed, a relic of journeys once sped. Now, I’m a haven for marine life to spread. Shipwreck
I stand tall by the shore, shining bright, guiding ships safely through the night. Lighthouse
I stretch wide and deep, a realm where mysteries sleep, teeming with creatures in every storm or calm keep. Ocean
I waltz on the sea yet don’t sink, my mood can change in a matter of seconds. Wave
In legends, I sing with a splash, half fish, half woman, making quite the dash. Mermaid
In the ocean, I am found, a force both tiny and profound. On your fries, you want me around. Salt
In the ocean’s vast expanse, I inspire both fear and awe at a glance. Though predatory, I’m not always on the hunt. Shark
I’m a gem inside a shell, shining bright, a treasure that tells a story of light. Pearl
I’m a mythical beast with a spiral twist; sightings of me are often dismissed. Kraken
I’m a path for fish and a diver’s delight, colorful and alive under the sunlight. Reef
I’m linked to sailors, ships, and knots; my term evokes oceanic thoughts. Nautical
I’m not a horse, yet I gallop in the sea; my babies are charming as can be. Seahorse
I’m not a plant, yet underwater I thrive, a garden where marine life is alive. Seaweed
I’m not a squid, nor do I have scales; with eight arms, I move like snails. Who am I? Octopus
I’m playful and bright with a smile that’s wide, often seen flipping through the ocean tide. Dolphin
I’m the deepest place on Earth, where creatures live in darkness and pressure is immense. Mariana Trench.
I’m the largest swimming pool, vast and wide, home to creatures that within me reside. Ocean
My name sounds “peaceful,” but I am far from always calm. I’m the largest of my kind. Pacific Ocean.
My rhythmic dance is set by the moon, disappearing on shores quite soon. Wave
Not made of wood but part of a ship, I rest underwater where no one can trip. Anchor
On the ocean floor, I bloom and thrive, a colorful display that’s alive. Though not a plant, I grow and glow, beneath the waves in a vibrant show. Coral
Once a proud vessel, now a treasure below, divers find me where the waters flow slowly. Shipwreck
Remaining solitary or in a group, I’m encircled by water, yet land you can summon. Reached by boat or perhaps swim, life on me isn’t troubling. Island
Sailors use me as a guide, though I’m invisible to the eye. Ocean currents or the trade winds.
Silent and deep, I hold secrets untold; at my bottom, adventures unfold. Abyss
Slow ashore yet quick in the ocean; a shell is my home, with delicate quality in me. Octopus
Swirling and twirling, my pull’s a trap; I create waves that snap. Whirlpool
They sailed the seas with no law, taking treasures with a hearty har-har! Pirate
Though I’m beneath the waves, I can cause quakes, eruptions, and create new islands. Tectonic plates
Though not a plant, I’m green and grand, swaying gently under the ocean’s command. I’m the sea’s own leafy band. Seaweed
Twice a day I rise and fall, pulled by the moon’s call. Tide
With a sharp bite and a fin that glides, I’m feared in the ocean, yet admired worldwide. Shark
Zigging and zagging on maps you stare; my flow guides travelers everywhere. Current

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For what reason did the crab never share his food? Since he was a little shellfish!
How do dolphins get their news? They read the fin-ancial section!
How do fish get from place to place? By taking the gill!
How do shells get around in the ocean? A taxi crab.
How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles.
How does a clam call its friends? On a shell phone!
How does a mermaid clean her tail? With a sea-sponge!
How does a sea creature show it’s excited? It bubbles with joy!
How does a shark greet its friends? With a jawsome hug!
What did one ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing, they just waved.
What did the Atlantic say to Europe? Long time no sea!
What did the fish say when it hit the stopping point? Dam!
What did the ocean say to the beach? Long time no sea!
What did the ocean say to the iceberg? You really know how to break the ice.
What did the seaweed say when it got stepped on? “Ouch! That’s kelp!”
What did the whale say to the dolphin? Whale, hello there!
What do sea monsters eat for lunch? Fish and ships.
What do you call a bear with no teeth in the ocean? A gummy shark.
What do you call a fake noodle in the sea? An impasta fish.
What do you call a fish who practices karate? A pike!
What do you call a fish who practices medication? A sturgeon!
What do you call a fish without eyes? Fsh!
What do you call a sleeping shark? A dormant shark!
What do you call an ocean that keeps to itself? A sea-questered.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a shark? Frostbite!
What does the ocean do when it can’t decide? It just goes with the flow.
What does the ocean use to clean its hair? Tide shampoo.
What’s a fish’s favorite instrument? The bass guitar!
What’s a privateer’s number one letter? You could believe it’s R, yet his most memorable love is the C!
What’s a sea monster’s favorite drink? A kraken cola!
What’s the best way to watch a surfing contest? On a tide!
Why are fish so smart? Because they spend all their time in schools!
Why did the clam become a movie star? Because it was a pearl of the ocean!
Why did the fisherman get kicked out of the choir? He couldn’t keep his bass in tune!
Why did the jellyfish blush? Because it saw the ocean’s bottom.
Why did the jellyfish go to school? To improve its sting!
Why did the ocean break up with the shore? It wanted some space to wave freely.
Why did the octopus cross the road? To get to the other tide!
Why did the sea turtle cross the road? To get to the shell station!
Why did the seaweed go to school? To improve its algae-bra!
Why did the shrimp share its treasure? Because it was a little shellfish!
Why did the starfish go to the party? Because it wanted to be a little star!
Why did the whale refuse the invitation to the party? Because he was having a whale of a time by himself in the deep sea.
Why don’t fish like to play basketball? They are afraid of the net.
Why don’t fish play cards? Because they’re afraid of the deck!
Why don’t ocean creatures get lost? Because they all have GPS… “Great Plankton Spots.”
Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish!
Why don’t you ever make like a crab and walk sideways on a cruise ship? Because you might get a crabby attitude from the ship’s captain!
Why was the beach always so good at sports? Because it had the best sand!
Why was the computer cold in the ocean? It left its Windows open.
Why was the math book sad at the beach? Because it had too many problems to deal with waves.
Why was the ocean so good at math? Because it had a lot of algaebra!