15 Awesome Marine Biology Gifts for Kids
Have a future marine biologist on your gift list? This is the spot for awesome marine biology gifts for kids!
There are so many amazing ocean-themed children’s books and toys out today that I would have absolutely drooled over as a kid. I picked out the best quality (and most fun!) marine biology gifts I could find for this list. Whether they want to learn through beautiful books and games or don a mask and snorkel to explore underwater, there are great options for kids of all ages.
The underwater world awaits! Check out these super fun books, games, stickers, t-shirts, snorkel sets, cameras, and more.
Ocean Life Games and Activity Books
The Young Scientist Ocean Animal Card Games
Identify ocean animals and learn fun facts about them! There are four game options from one set of cards – bingo, memory, trivia, and guess-the-animal. It also comes with an activity poster of a coral reef scene. Can you name an animal without a brain? You’ll be able to after playing these fun and educational STEM activities!
Save Our Oceans with Tammy the Turtle: Activity and Coloring Handbook for Kids
An activity book for younger kids. Simple mazes, connections, and word completions teach about marine life and pollution.
Professor Noggin’s Life in The Ocean Trivia Card Game
Ocean life trivia! Each card’s questions are about the ocean animal pictured on the opposite side and they are divided into two levels: student and scholar, making it adaptable for multiple ages. A fun way to learn more about marine life!
Marine Biology Books
Bedtime stories that illuminate the underwater world and encourage STEM careers. Reference books full of amazing, fun facts about the ocean realm.
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist
This book gets great reviews and is a Teachers’ Pick on Amazon. It has lovely illustrations and tells the story of Eugenie’s life from curious child to shark advocate with simple, engaging text.
Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night
This luminous little picture book is all about bioluminescence – light made by living creatures, many of which live in the ocean. It’s new as of November 2022. The author challenges us to think “What would we see if we used less light?”
Ocean Animals and Their Ecosystems: A Nature Reference Book for Kids
A fantastic overview of the oceans and their life. Written by a PhD science educator and paired with beautiful photos and graphics, it has great content and is highly readable. It also covers current issues like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The reviews are highly complimentary.
The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids
500 incredible facts plus great photos.
Did you know that a group of rays is called a fever? Or that marine iguanas can shrink their bodies by 20 percent when food is scarce? This book is full of fun facts.
Stickers, Blankies, and T-Shirts for Future Marine Biologists
100 Awesome Ocean Animal Stickers
What kid, teen or, ahem, adult doesn’t love stickers? These are waterproof and great for water bottles, sports gear, notebooks, etc. This set comes as one pack of 50 mixed ocean animals and one pack of 50 sea turtles. Stickers are always an instant hit!
Glow in the Dark Marine Life Throw Blanket
A glow in the dark blanket with sea creatures? That’s pretty fun! Charge it up with light then gaze at the glow as you drift off to sleep in the dark.
Future Marine Biologist T-Shirt
Yep, there’s a t-shirt! There are a variety of colors and designs, and they also come as tank tops, long sleeve or hoodies. I have a fondness for the one that says “Forget princess, I want to be a marine biologist.”
Get Underwater!
What better gift for a future marine biologist than snorkel gear to help them learn to explore the underwater world? Great skills to have, whether your kiddo is in the ocean or in the pool.
Full Face Snorkel Mask for Kids
Get that kiddo exploring the underwater world firsthand! Younger kids have a hard time with a more traditional mask and snorkel (breathe only through your mouth, not through your nose…not so much) so these full face masks are becoming popular. Kids can breathe normally and see underwater! Fun for in the pool, lake, or ocean.
Kids Cressi Snorkel Set
Get them exploring the underwater world with their own mask, fins, and snorkel set! You want a good quality mask with soft enough silicone that it will fit well and not leak. The set comes in multiple color and size options. Great for all-day fun in the pool or at the beach!
Gifts to Document the Marine Life!
What better task to train your future marine biologist than documenting what they see? If they have their snorkeling skills down pat, there is nothing more fun than taking photos of all of their new underwater friends. Or, if they’re practicing in the pool, snapping pics of their human friends is pretty fun, too!
Waterproof Dry Bag Phone Pouch
These waterproof phone pouches are awesome for any activities around the water, protecting your phone from sand and moisture. While above water you can still use all the touchscreen functions, and you can take it underwater to snap some pics (using the volume control button), making it a great introduction to underwater photography!
Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone
The next step up from a phone pouch, this will give you much more functionality with your iPhone underwater, with buttons to change modes and take photos. Plus it’s waterproof to 80 m, so you can take it scuba diving as well!
GoPro Waterproof Camera
For older kids getting serious about capturing all the underwater action, these little wide-angle sport cameras will give impressive results with amazing 5k video quality. Waterproof to 33 ft and even deeper with a protective housing, they’re durable and easy to operate. You’ll want to get some kind of wrist strap with it, or get it as a bundle, with accessories for all kinds of activities.
Have Fun with Marine Biology
I hope you have as much fun with these marine biology gifts for kids as I had picking them out! May they bring illumination, joy, and adventure, while cultivating a love for our amazing ocean world.
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This article is such a gem! It’s clear a lot of thought went into selecting these gifts, and it’s inspiring to see ideas that encourage both learning and exploration. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and well-rounded list!
Thanks so much! I’m glad it’s been helpful for you!