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In case you missed it - the last 9 days of trivia

Question for November 03,2024

On average, a manatee feasts on _____ pounds of soggy, sandy sea grasses and weeds every day.
  • 20 lbs
  • 50 lbs
  • 100 lbscorrect answer
  • 500 lbs

Over 100 pounds! This friendly herbivore loves to graze for up to seven hours a day, munching away on enough food to make up 10% to 15% of its body weight! That’s some serious snack time! 🐢🌿 Project Peril is working on feeding malnourished manatee right now, and can use our help. 100% of your donation will go directly to the cause you support.

Question for November 02,2024

The word Tsunami means what?
  • Harbor wavecorrect answer
  • Death wave
  • Earthquake wave
  • Great wave

The word 'Tsunami' means 'harbor wave' in Japanese, referring to the massive waves that can devastate coastal areas.

Question for November 01,2024

Which ray (Batoidea) can be identified by its black and yellow spot on each wing?
  • Thornback
  • Devil
  • Cuckoocorrect answer
  • Black

The cuckoo ray can be identified by its distinctive black and yellow spot on each wing. Keep playing trivia to support the planet today!

Question for October 31,2024

Which creepy-crawly sea creature gets its Halloween name from its ability to "haunt" the deep, scuttling around like an underwater specter?
  • Zombie Worm
  • Ghost Crabcorrect answer
  • Sea Spider
  • Vampire Squid

We haven’t asked them personally if they enjoy Halloween, but the ghost crab is a master of disguise! With its pale body and nocturnal habits, it creeps along the beach under the cover of darkness—perfect for a spooky Halloween seaside scare! Last chance to get (not so scary) sale prices on ALL Free the Ocean items. Use code FTO25 for 25% your entire purchase.

Question for October 30,2024

To make a significant impact, which of these lifestyle changes would help to reduce plastic waste?
  • Buy in bulk
  • Swap out single use plastic for eco-friendly
  • Support Sustainable Brands
  • All of the above! (correct answer)correct answer

All of these efforts make a difference in reducing waste and keeping plastic out of the ocean. Thanks to the FTO community, we have had an incredible impact on plastic removal efforts all over the world. Thank YOU—we couldn't do this without you! We truly appreciate your support. Use code FTO25 to receive 25% off your purchase.

Question for October 29,2024

Time to get into the Halloween spirit with this week's spooky ocean crossword! It’s filled with questions about…
  • A ghostly creature with stinging tentacles
  • A sea monster straight out of pirate legends
  • A deep-sea creature with glowing bait that’s truly terrifying
  • All of the above! (correct answer)correct answer

Each puzzle you complete helps remove 10 pieces of plastic from the ocean—let’s scare away plastic pollution together this Halloween! 🎃👻🌊

Question for October 28,2024

What natural ocean phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align, creating higher-than-normal tides?
  • Spring Tidescorrect answer
  • Neap Tides
  • King Tides
  • Equinox Tides

Spring tides are when the ocean goes a little wild! When the sun, moon, and Earth line up just right, these tides are extra high and super strong—almost like the ocean’s version of a full moon werewolf transformation!

Question for October 27,2024

Which superhero movie features an epic underwater kingdom and a hero who can communicate with marine life?
  • Black Panther
  • Ragnarok
  • Wonder Woman
  • Aquamancorrect answer

Aquaman dives deep into the underwater kingdom of Atlantis! Played by Jason Momoa, this hero rules the ocean, commanding sea creatures and battling for the throne—all while looking incredibly cool with that trident.

Question for October 26,2024

What is the only penguin species that lives north of the equator?
  • Emperor Penguin
  • Galápagos Penguincorrect answer
  • King Penguin
  • Chinstrap Penguin

The Galápagos Penguin is the tropical traveler of the penguin world! It’s the only species that enjoys the warm waters of the Galápagos Islands, hanging out north of the equator like a beach-loving bird. Right now, other sea birds are in need of help. 100% of your Gift That Gives More™ donation will be sent as a charitable gift to Greater Good Charities. GreaterGood stores pay the credit card transaction fee, so every cent of your donation goes to charity.

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