Why Haven't Sea Snakes Made It to the Atlantic Ocean Yet?

🐍Sea snakes are the most common group of marine reptiles in the ocean.

🌊Sea snakes evolved in the Pacific, specifically in the coral triangle and nearby regions.

🌡️Sea snakes require warm water temperatures of above 20 degrees Celsius to breed and survive.

🧭The geographic obstacles, such as the tip of South America and Africa, prevent sea snakes from reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

💧Sea snakes can't drink saltwater and rely on rainwater on the ocean's surface, making some regions unsuitable for their survival.

Why haven't sea snakes populated the Atlantic Ocean?

—Sea snakes have not made it to the Atlantic Ocean due to their evolution in the Pacific, their biology, and the geographic obstacles that prevent them from reaching the Atlantic.

Where do sea snakes live?

—Sea snakes are commonly found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the coral triangle and nearby regions.

What kind of water temperature do sea snakes prefer?

—Sea snakes require warm water temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius to breed and survive.

Are there any barriers preventing sea snakes from reaching the Atlantic Ocean?

—Yes, the geographic obstacles, such as the tip of South America and Africa, prevent sea snakes from reaching the Atlantic.

Can sea snakes drink saltwater?

—No, sea snakes cannot drink saltwater. They rely on rainwater on the ocean's surface for hydration.

00:00Sea snakes are the most common group of marine reptiles in the ocean.

03:43Sea snakes have not made it to the Atlantic Ocean due to their evolution in the Pacific, their biology, and the geographic obstacles that prevent them from reaching the Atlantic.

09:14Sea snakes have unique sponge-like mouths that allow them to drink water.

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