Explorer FAQs

“Ask an Explorers Marine Scientist” is dedicated to answering questions relating to marine education. Check the Question & Answer Archive for all kinds of interesting information and answers to questions about the ocean and the species that live there. If you cannot find your answer in the categories below, please drop us an email to ask one of the Explorer Marine Scientists. 

Marine Vertebrate Questions & Answers

Marine Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. The following questions and answers are about marine vertebrates including fish, birds and mammals...

Marine Invertebrates Questions & Answers

Marine Invertebrates are animals that don't have a backbone. See the following questions and answers for more information about crabs, lobsters, jellyfish and more...

Other Marine Questions & Answers

The following questions and answers cover other marine topics such as plants, algae, tides, and more.