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For the love of sponges!

by Shelly Krueger

March 26, 2024

Sponges Filter Water at Incredible Rates! Sponges are animals that are incredibly important for improving water quality. Ounce for ounce, the amount of water they filter per day is astounding! A basketball-sized sheepswool sponge can ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Coast & Marines, Marine Sponges, Natural Resources

Marine Sponges

by Samantha Murray

March 28, 2016

What is a sponge? There are more than 9,000 sponge species in the world’s oceans. Because they don’t move, you might think that sponges are plants, but they are actually considered animals—think of a sponge as a bunch of single-celled ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Environment Hot Topic, Marine Sponges, Spiny Lobster

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