Do you know what a marine reserve is? Neither does Mel the Fish, even though he lives in one! Find out about a marine reserve along with Mel as he learns about his home in the ocean.
amoeba
Noun
one-celled, shapeless organism (protozoan).
benefit
Verb
to be helpful or useful.
biomass
Noun
living organisms, and the energy contained within them.
blue whale
Noun
species of marine mammal that is the largest animal to have ever lived.
carnival
Noun
traveling show with games, performances, and food.
commercial fishing
Noun
industry responsible for catching and selling fish.
giant squid
Noun
deep-sea animal that can grow up to 12 meters (40 feet) long.
Noun
part of the ocean where no fishing, hunting, drilling, or other development is allowed.
spillover effect
Noun
process by which fish are protected within a no-take zone, then produce more offspring and eventually migrate into nearby, unprotected areas.
tourist
Noun
person who travels for pleasure.