Across
- 4. Playful marine mammal that dives and hunts through the kelp.
- 7. The massive ocean where many of these green seas are found.
- 11. Green flowering plants that grow in shallow, sandy meadows.
- 14. This provides the energy needed for underwater plants to grow.
- 15. A sudden, massive explosion of microscopic ocean life.
- 17. A coastal tree with tangled roots that provides a safe nursery.
- 19. A safe shallow habitat where young marine life can grow up.
Down
- 1. Spiky creature that grazes on kelp.
- 2. Simple water plants that form the base of the ocean food chain.
- 3. Large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests.
- 5. Eight-armed creature known for its clever camouflage.
- 6. Giant marine mammal that visits to feed on massive schools of fish.
- 8. An underwater ecosystem made of tall, growing kelp.
- 9. Small silvery fish that gather in massive, swirling schools.
- 10. The top layer of the kelp forest that floats near the surface.
- 12. Sharp-toothed predator that patrols the kelp forest.
- 13. The color of these nutrient-rich, sunlit seas.
- 14. Fast-swimming creature with tentacles that hunts in the open water.
- 16. Furry marine mammal that loves to eat sea urchins.
- 18. A hard-shelled creature that scurries along the ocean floor.