Little Known Ocean Facts

A number of primary schools were doing a project on
"The Sea." Kids were asked to draw pictures or write
about their experiences. Teachers got together to
compare the results and put together some of the
'better' ones. Here are some of the descriptions of
"ocean life."

1. This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight
testicles. (Kelly age 6)

2. Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting.
Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to
live in caves under the sea where I think they have
to plug themselves to chargers. (Christopher age 7)

3. Oysters' balls are called pearls! (James age 6)

4. If you are surrounded by sea you are an Island.
If you don't have sea all around you, you are in
continent. (Wayne age 7)

5. I think sharks are ugly and mean, and have big
teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend
no more. (Kylie age 6)

6. A dolphin breathes through an asshole on the top of
its head. (Billy age 8)

7. My uncle goes out in his boat with pot, and comes
back with crabs. (Millie age 6)

8. When ships had sails, they used to use the trade
winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes, when the wind
didn't blow, the sailors would whistle to make the
wind come. My brother said they would be better
off eating beans. (William age 7)

9. I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I like
their shiny tails. How do mermaids get pregnant?
(Helen age 6)

10. When you go swimming in the sea, it is very cold,
and it makes my willy small. (Kevin age 6)