What animals live in the marine life?

It's impossible to list *every* animal that lives in the marine environment - there are simply too many! But, here are some categories and examples to give you an idea of the incredible diversity:

Fish:

* Bony Fish: Salmon, tuna, cod, seahorses, clownfish, etc.

* Cartilaginous Fish: Sharks, rays, skates

* Jawless Fish: Lampreys, hagfish

Mammals:

* Whales: Blue whales, humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), dolphins, porpoises

* Seals: Harbor seals, elephant seals, fur seals

* Sea Lions: California sea lions, Steller sea lions

* Walruses:

* Manatees:

* Dugongs:

Reptiles:

* Sea Turtles: Leatherback turtles, green sea turtles, loggerhead turtles

* Sea Snakes:

Invertebrates:

* Crustaceans: Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles

* Mollusks: Oysters, clams, mussels, squid, octopus, snails

* Echinoderms: Starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers

* Cnidarians: Jellyfish, corals, sea anemones

* Sponges:

* Worms: Polychaete worms, flatworms

Other:

* Seabirds: Albatrosses, penguins, gulls, petrels

* Marine Insects: Water striders, sea skaters

Things to remember:

* Marine life varies drastically depending on location: Different types of animals live in the open ocean, coral reefs, deep sea vents, and shallow coastal waters.

* New species are constantly being discovered: Our understanding of the ocean is always evolving.

I hope this gives you a good starting point!