Exploring the Ocean and the Mola Mola

The video explores the vastness of ocean life, highlighting the impact of human activities like overfishing and pollution. It focuses on the Mola mola, a unique ocean sunfish, discussing its evolutionary history, diet, and role in controlling jellyfish populations. The video also addresses conservation challenges, such as by-catch, and showcases innovative research methods using tagging technology to study Mola mola's behavior and habitat. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding these creatures to preserve ocean ecosystems.

What percentage of the Earth's living space is found in the open ocean?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the primary diet of the Mola mola?

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Seaweed

• Jellyfish

What is the Mola mola's common name?

• Stonefish

• Sunfish

• Starfish

• Moonfish

How many eggs can a four-foot female Mola mola carry?

• 300 million

• 100 million

• 10 million

• 1 million

What is a significant threat to the Mola mola in the ocean?

• By-catch in fishing nets

• Climate change

• Predation by sharks

• Pollution

What technology is used to study the Mola mola's behavior?

• Underwater cameras

• Satellite tags

• GPS trackers

• Sonar devices

Where do Molas often gather for cleaning by other fish?

• Coral reefs

• Under floating kelp

• Near the shore

• In deep ocean trenches

What is the main reason Molas come to the surface?

• To hunt for food

• To warm up

• To avoid predators

• To socialize

What is the purpose of the Census of Marine Life program?

• To map ocean currents

• To study coral reefs

• To monitor sea temperatures

• To tag marine animals worldwide

What unites people from different backgrounds in the study of Molas?

• A fascination with technology

• A desire to travel

• A shared interest in fishing

• A love for marine life