• Flounder
• Frogfish – correct answer
• Goby
• Catfish

The frogfish "walks" across the ocean floor with its fins and can even change colors to blend in. It's part frog, part fish, all weird & wonderful. Keep playing, check out the new FTO crossword!

• TRUE – correct answer
• FALSE

Unlike their sea turtle cousins, tortoises are strictly land dwellers. They have sturdy, dome-shaped shells and short, strong legs built for walking on solid ground—not paddling through water. Want to give a blanket to a rescued turtle? Click to learn more.

• A new island shaped like a turtle
• A giant bloom of phytoplankton – correct answer
• A massive pod of dolphins chasing fish
• A glowing purple whirlpool

When lava entered the sea, it heated deep, nutrient-rich waters and triggered an enormous phytoplankton bloom. These tiny organisms were so abundant, they turned the ocean green—and yes, satellites caught the spectacle from space!

• Maui
• Oʻahu
• Kauaʻi – correct answer
• Hawaiʻi (Big Island)

Kauaʻi is lovingly called “The Garden Isle” thanks to its lush rainforests, dramatic cliffs, and waterfalls that seem to appear around every bend. So dreamy! Not quite as waterfally or dramatic, but we're pretty darn excited to offer FREE standard shipping this weekend on all US. orders over $25 - use code DECSHIP. Perfect timing for delivery before Christmas!

• They rhyme every fourth note
• They follow the Fibonacci sequence
• They follow Zipf’s Law – correct answer
• They mimic Shakespearean sonnet structure

Just like humans favor a few common words (like “the”), humpback whales repeat certain sounds more often than others. Following Zipf's Law, it’s a linguistic twist in the deep sea—and it helps young whales learn their tunes faster!

• Plant green roofs on bus stops – correct answer
• Ban plastic water bottles
• Create a citywide composting
• Replace streetlights with wind-powered lamps

Happy Good News Friday! Boston installed it's first 30 green bus shelters.This initiative uses green infrastructure to combat urban heat, manage stormwater, clean the air, and support biodiversity. Love it!

• Sea Star – correct answer
• Sand Dollar
• Sea Urchin
• Sea Biscuit

The "ravioli starfish" (Plinthaster dentatus), also known as the cookie star. Its nickname comes from its shape and puffed-up appearance, which can look like stuffed pasta. This little sea star is often found deep in the Atlantic Ocean. Its ravioli-like appearance has made it internet-famous! We agree, a super-stuffed cutie! If you're craving more adorable finds (minus the deep-sea dive), check out our eco-friendly stocking stuffers! Use code SOCKS15 for 15% OFF the collection.

• The sound of crashing waves
• The glow of starlight and moonlight – correct answer
• The scent of salty air
• The pull of Earth’s magnetic field

Hatchlings instinctively follow the brightest light source—usually the moon or stars reflecting off the water. It’s nature’s built-in GPS! That’s why artificial lights on beaches can throw them way off course. Keep it dark and let the moon do its magic!

• Cracked shell
• Early hibernation
• Cold-stunning – correct answer
• Salt shock

When ocean temperatures quickly, sea turtles can become cold-stunned—their bodies slow, their strength fades, and many struggle to survive. As warming oceans push them farther north, countless turtles are left trapped in cold waters, unable to make it home in time. Operation Turtle Takeoff gives these endangered turtles a second chance—rescuing, rehabilitating, and flying them to warmer seas where they can recover, thrive, and bring new life to the next generation. Give the gift of flight this Giving Tuesday! Your support can help save turtles before it’s too late.