Here are five large living sea creatures, showcasing the incredible size and diversity found in the ocean:
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known, reaching lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters) and weights of up to 200 tons. They are filter feeders, consuming vast quantities of krill.
The whale shark is the largest fish, growing up to 60 feet (18 meters) long and weighing up to 20.6 tons. These gentle giants feed mainly on plankton.
Giant squids can reach lengths of up to 43 feet (13 meters). They have large eyes and long tentacles, adapted to deep ocean environments.
The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all sea turtles, reaching lengths of up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) and weights of up to 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms).
Ocean sunfish are the heaviest bony fish, reaching weights of up to 2.5 tons (2,268 kilograms) and lengths of up to 10 feet (3 meters). They have a unique, flattened body shape.