5 Nearly Immortal Sea Creatures: Meet the Ocean's Ageless Wonders
Did you know some sea animals can live for centuries with no signs of aging? Meet five incredible creatures that exhibit negligible senescence.
Greenland Shark• Lifespan: ~400 years • Slow growth & low metabolism • Found in cold, deep waters
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Ocean Quahog• Lifespan: ~500 years • Slow-growing shell hides age • Oldest known specimen: 507 years
Bowhead Whale • Lifespan: ~200 years • Slow metabolism & thick blubber • Oldest known mammal
Turritopsis Dohrnii (Immortal Jellyfish)• Biologically immortal • Reverts to polyp stage when stressed • Small, transparent, & hard to study
Koi Fish• Lifespan: ~200 years in ideal conditions • Domesticated carp with varied colors • Popular in ornamental ponds
Explore the Deep! Learn more about these ageless wonders and their remarkable adaptations. Dive into ocean documentaries, books, and research to uncover more secrets!