Splash and Bubbles: Get Your Feet Wet

What ocean superpower would you like to have? Kids at the Newport Aquarium try “The Power of Archerfish,” a funny little fish who spit jets of water at its prey, and “The Power of Shark Ray,” a unique fish who can sense electricity with its face. The ocean is full of amazing creatures with superpowers. Shark Ray! Archerfish! Unite!

Does an octopus have any bones? No! Sing along with a catchy octopus song as you watch an octopus squeeze through the opening of a tiny bottle. Also take a close look at an octopus squeezing into tight places on a coral reef and marvel at this squishy animal’s tentacles.

Is a moray eel a fish? Yes! This music video highlights the incredible diversity of fish on coral reefs, like frogfish (with a fishing pole on its nose), lionfish (with venomous fins), mandarin dragonet, prickly little pipefish (who looks just like a floating plant), garden eels (peeking out from holes in the sand), lionfish and more.

What does it feel like to swim in the ocean? Meet six-year-old Judy, who loves to snorkel and swim around green sea turtles, manta rays and other underwater creatures near her home in Kona, Hawaii.

Are all sharks scary? You might know about big sharks like the great white shark, but did you know most sharks are small? Kids at the Newport Aquarium get to touch little sharks, from pajama sharks to leopard sharks to cat sharks to horn sharks. Take a close look at these incredible fish, whose skin feels like sandpaper.

What does an oyster eat? Visit a third grade classroom in Oregon that does a fascinating experiment with oysters. If you put oysters in a tank of dirty water, what happens to the water? It gets clean!