• Atlantic El Niño
• Pacific La Niña
• Arctic Freeze
• Atlantic Niña – correct answer

This rapid cooling could signal an Atlantic Niña phase, where below-average temperatures prevail. Such a shift may reshape regional weather patterns and rainfall, proving our oceans still have surprising secrets that keep us on our toes.

• Wearing certain sunscreens – correct answer
• Building giant sandcastles
• Sharing your fries with seagulls
• Attempting to converse with dolphins

Wearing certain sunscreens can introduce chemicals that harm coral reefs. Thousands of tons wash off into oceans each year, causing unexpected stresses for coral communities, which support countless marine species and safeguard vulnerable coastal regions.

• Washington
• California
• Alaska – correct answer
• Kansas

Alaska is the only US state bordered by two oceans—the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Our eco-friendly dryer balls help save you money & the planet along the way. Plus, they come in fun designs, like "Blue Ocean"!

• Reducing biodiversity in marine life
• Releasing stored CO₂ into the water
• Destroying ancient sea floor ecosystems
• Creating underwater shopping malls – correct answer

Creating underwater shopping malls is purely fictional. Deep sea mining threatens marine ecosystems by destroying habitats, releasing CO₂, and reducing biodiversity. Experts warn these actions could have lasting, irreversible effects on ocean health.

• Ditch
• Marsh – correct answer
• Mulch
• Geyser

A wetland found along rivers, ponds, lakes, and coasts is called a marsh, often serving as an important habitat for wildlife. Keep playing trivia to support the planet today!

• Manatee – correct answer
• Starfish
• Seahorse
• Blennies

Manatees are gentle ocean wanderers known as “sea cows” for their relaxed grazing on seagrass. Their serene, slow-paced lifestyle symbolizes the care and preservation of marine habitats that Free The Ocean champions and inspires conservation.

• True – correct answer
• False

There are over 120 species of pufferfish found in both freshwater and saltwater. Pufferfish are not only adorable, they're also great swimmers, can change color, and are known to have a good memory! Help us protect their home and all other sea creatures. Today, 100% of proceeds from the sale of our Fun Pop-Up Sponges will be donated to Project Peril for rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

• Teeth
• Paws
• Sticks
• Rocks – correct answer

Sea otters are one of the few animals known to use tools. They use rocks to crack open shellfish while floating on their backs.

• The Munchy Nudibranch
• The Spooky Sea Urchin
• The Giant Phantom Jelly – correct answer
• The Glow-in-the-Dark Octopus

This ghostly giant can grow arms up to 33 feet and gently ensnare prey without stinging. Some fish even hide in its billowing folds, finding both shelter and a helpful parasite-clearing friend. Truly a wonder.