"The sea, that home of marvels" (-Rt Hon William Ewart Gladstone)

The Manatee

I'm partial to the manatee,
which emanates no vanity.
It swims amidst anemones
and hasn't any enemies. (-Jack Prelutsky)

Oysters

are creatures

without any features. (-Jack Prelutsky)

Sardines

Their daily lives are bland,
and if they land—
they're canned. (-Jack Prelutsky)

“Mystery of waters; never slumbering sea.” (-James Montgomery)