Little Known Maritime Facts

A number of primary schools were
doing a project on "The Sea." Kids
were asked to draw pictures or write
about their experiences . Teachers
got together to compare the results
and put together some of the 'better' ones .

1. This is a picture of an octopus .
It has eight testicles.
(Kelly age 6)

2. Some fish are dangerous . Jellyfish can sting .
Electric eels can give you a shock . They have
to live in caves under the sea where I think they
have to plug themselves to chargers
(Christopher age 7)

3. Oysters' balls are called pearls !
(James age 6)

4. If you are surrounded by sea you
are an Island . If you don't have
sea all around you , you are in continent .
(Wayne age 7)

5. I think sharks are ugly and mean, and
have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson .
She's not my friend no more .
(Kylie age 6)

6. A dolphin breathes through an
asshole on the top of it's head
(Billy age

7. My uncle goes out in his boat with
pots, and comes back with crabs
(Millie age 6)

8. When ships had sails, they used to
use the trade winds to cross the ocean .
Sometimes, when the wind didn't blow,
the sailors would whistle to make the
wind come . My brother said they would
be better off eating beans
(William age 7)

9. I like mermaids . They are beautiful,
and I like their shiny tails . How do
mermaids get pregnant ?
(Helen age 6)

10. When you go swimming in the sea, it is
very cold, and it makes my willy small
(Kevin age 6)