Marine Conservation

noun a marine mammal of the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises

• The study of cetacean behavior is a complex and fascinating field of research.
• I saw a group of cetaceans swimming in the ocean today, they were so graceful.
• Dude, did you see that huge cetacean jump out of the water? It was epic!
• Her singing voice was like the song of a majestic cetacean, powerful and beautiful.

noun a marine mammal typically found in oceans and known for its intelligence and playful behavior

• The dolphin is a highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior.
• I saw a dolphin jumping out of the water while I was at the beach.
• That guy is as smooth as a dolphin in the water.
• Her laughter was like the joyful squeaks of a dolphin.

noun a free-swimming marine coelenterate with a jellylike bell- or saucer-shaped body that is typically transparent and has stinging tentacles around the edge

• The jellyfish is a fascinating marine creature with a gelatinous body and tentacles.
• I saw a jellyfish while snorkeling at the beach today.
• Dude, did you see that huge jellyfish in the water? It was gnarly!
• Her thoughts drifted like jellyfish, floating aimlessly in her mind.

noun a small toothed whale with a blunt snout and a triangular dorsal fin

• The porpoise is a small toothed whale that is often found in coastal waters.
• I saw a porpoise swimming near the shore while I was at the beach.
• Check out that cool porpoise doing flips in the water!
• The team worked together like a pod of porpoises, smoothly and efficiently.

noun a type of fish in the family Pomacentridae, commonly known as sergeants or humbug fish

• The Abudefduf saxatilis is a species of fish commonly found in tropical waters.
• I saw a school of Abudefduf fish while snorkeling in the Caribbean.
• Those Abudefduf are some funky looking fish, man.
• The Abudefduf symbolizes adaptability and resilience in the face of changing environments.