Did you know that the ocean is like a superhero fighting climate change? It's true! The ocean helps protect our planet from getting too hot and has a special power to soak up bad stuff in the air called carbon dioxide.

The ocean has special places called coral reefs, mangroves and oyster beds. These places are like underwater homes for many sea creatures. They are also strong and can help stop big waves from hurting our beaches.

Near the ocean, there are special areas called coastal wetlands. These places, like mangroves and salt marshes, are like green shields that protect our shores. They also suck up the bad carbon dioxide and store it in their leaves, stems and roots. This helps keep our planet cool.

The ocean is a superhero, but it needs our help! We use the ocean for food, energy and water. Sometimes we are not being very nice to it. The ocean is getting warmer, becoming more acidic and has too much pollution.

If we want our ocean superhero to stay strong and healthy, we need to be careful how we treat it. Let's work together to protect our amazing ocean! 

Here are a few things for you to do. Share it with us if you want:

• Draw Your Own Ocean Creature: Use your imagination to draw a new, fantastic ocean creature. You could draw a fish with wings or a crab that can climb trees! 
• Ocean Clean-up Mission: Help clean up your local beach or park. Pick up any litter you find and keep our planet clean.
• Ocean Story-Time: Write or draw a story about a sea turtle, a shark, or any other ocean creature. Share your story with a friend or family member.