Showing posts with label sea creature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea creature. Show all posts

Monday, November 21, 2022

Synergy: Narwhal


The NARWHAL is a medium-sized toothed whale with a long tusk protruding from it’s head. Known as the unicorns of the sea, they are deep diving creatures who live in groups above the Arctic Circle near the polar ice cap.


Read the recently published nonfiction picture book for children, then learn more at the websites:


NARWHAL: THE ARCTIC UNICORN written by Justin Anderson and illustrated by Jo Weaver combines an engaging nature story with factual information about the fascinating narwhal. The book concludes with information about the future of the narwhal, additional resources, and an index. ARC courtesy of Candlewick Press.


WHAT IS A NARWHAL? is a web page from NOAA Ocean Exploration providing basic information about the narwhal and its habitat.


To read the page, go to https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/narwhal.html.


NARWHAL from the WWF features photos, text, and videos about the sea creature and the challenges it faces from growing threats.


To visit the website, go to https://www.arcticwwf.org/wildlife/narwhal/.


NARWHAL FAQ by Kristin Laidre is a web project providing answers to commonly asked questions along with engaging illustrations.


To visit the web project, go to http://staff.washington.edu/klaidre/narwhal-faq/.





Monday, July 18, 2022

Synergy: Anglerfish


Anglerfish are bony fish known for their bioluminescence that is used to lure prey. Found worldwide, anglerfish dwell on the sea floor, close to the sea floor or in the deep sea.

Read the recently published nonfiction picture book, then learn more at the websites:


ANGLERFISH: THE SEADEVIL OF THE DEEP by Elaine M. Alexander and illustrated by Fiona Fogg dives 13,000 feet under the ocean to explore a primordial fish known for its teeth and bioluminescence. This informational picture book follows the life cycle of the anglerfish and concludes with additional information about its life and related fish. ARC courtesy of Candlewick Press.


DEEP-SEA ANGLERFISH from Monterey Bay Aquarium provides an overview of the fish along with photographs, video, conservation information, and cool facts. To read the page, go to https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/deep-sea-anglerfish.


Science Magazine from YouTube provides the first footage of deep-sea anglerfish pair. To view the video, go to https://youtu.be/anDIlMVgNwk.