Under the sea Word Search

An underwater collection with twelve animal and habitat words. Longer names make this a step up from the garden puzzle.

  • 14 × 14 grid
  • 12 words
  • Medium · forward diagonals
  • 2 pages with answers

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Ocean word search with dolphin, seahorse, jellyfish and other sea life names
Activity and answer key included

How to use this word search

Across, down and diagonally, forwards only. Circle each complete word and cross it off the list. Letters may belong to more than one word.

Longer names such as JELLYFISH, SEAHORSE and OCTOPUS need careful letter-by-letter checking. Short names such as SEAL and CRAB provide a gentler entry. The list mixes animals and CORAL, so take time to discuss unfamiliar vocabulary.

After the activity

Choose two living things from the list and compare how they move. Draw an underwater scene, adding labels only after checking the spellings on the printed word list.

Print a clear copy

Choose US Letter for 8.5 × 11-inch paper, or A4 for 210 × 297 mm paper. Both editions contain the same activity and matching answers. Use portrait orientation and actual size. Page 1 is the activity; keep page 2 aside for checking. Print one sample before making classroom copies.

You may print copies for your family, class or tutoring group. Retain the JotOak attribution and share this page with other readers. Read the usage terms.

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