Marine life.

Meaning: This means all the living things that exist in the ocean. For example, sea turtles are part of marine life.

Choice of Words: Marine refers to the ocean or the animals that live in it. Life refers to all living things. In this context, "marine life" refers to all the living things that exist in the ocean.

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Ocean animals.

Meaning: This means all the creatures that live in the ocean, like fish, dolphins, whales, and turtles.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a noun that refers to a large body of salt water. Animals are living creatures that are not plants. So when we put them together, "Ocean animals" refers to all the animals that live in the ocean.

Sea creatures.

Meaning: This means all the plants and animals that live in the ocean, like fish, dolphins, whales, seaweed, and coral.

Choice of Words: Sea is another word for ocean. Creatures are living things, including animals and plants. So when we put them together, "Sea creatures" refers to all the living things that live in the ocean.

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