If you’re somebody who enjoys a good laugh or loves sharing funny one-liners with family and friends, why not add some ocean-themed jokes to your collection? We’ve gathered some of our favourites, which are guaranteed to entertain while also celebrating the excitement of the creatures living beneath the waves.
Dive straight into our list of ocean jokes below and get ready to make a splash next time you’re cracking jokes!
Funny ocean-themed jokes: Our top picks
What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved!
What’s a seal’s favourite James Bond film? License to krill!
Here at Deep Sea World, you can find our resident harbour seals in our Seal Rock exhibit. Harbour seals are a native species in Scottish waters, which is why we believe it’s so important to educate our visitors on everything from their habitats and diets to the ways that everyone can help the local wild populations thrive.
Why did the whale cross the ocean? It was her life’s porpoise!
What do sharks need to stay healthy? Vitamin sea!
Sharks are a prehistoric species from over 400 million years ago. As the apex predator, they’re at the top of the food chain and eat almost anything, although many feed mostly on smaller sea creatures. At Deep Sea World, we’re home to several shark species, including the lesser spotted catshark and sand tiger shark.
Whose job is it to clean up the ocean? The mer-maids!
Which haircut did the fish ask for? A mullet!
Mullets are a family of fish whose name has nothing to do with the popular ‘80s hairdo. In reality, they’ve been around much longer – with research suggesting they’ve been swimming in our oceans for thousands of years!
Which game show is a fan-favourite for sea creatures? Whale of fortune!
Why did the lobster blush? Because the sea-weed!
Ready for a fun fact? Something you might not know is that European lobsters, like many other lobster species, are naturally more blue than red. The reason we associate red with lobster isn’t such a fun fact, though, since it’s because they turn red when they’re cooked. When they’re alive, their claws and whiskers are often pink.
Did you hear about the ocean that threw a party? It was fin-tastic!
Why did the coral reef laugh? Because it saw a clownfish!
Did you know that clownfish and coral have a special relationship? They protect themselves by living in anemones, which release a toxic substance from their tentacles when any other sea creature touches it. Clownfish have developed an immunity to these toxins since they have a layer of protective mucus covering their bodies. This means they can pass through the tentacles without injury, allowing them to protect themselves from other fish within these habitats. Pretty clever, huh!
How do fish end a conversation? They say ‘sea you later’!
What did the letter B say during summer? ‘I do love to be beside the C’!
How do fish avoid getting seasick? They drink a p-ocean!
How do you make an octopus laugh? Give it ten-tickles!
How do you cut the ocean in half? With a sea-saw!
We hope you’ve had a good chuckle at these ocean-themed jokes! For more joke inspiration and interesting facts about the oceans, seas and everything in between, plan your next trip to Deep Sea World. From our colourful Tropics exhibit to the Underwater Tunnel Exhibit (the longest underwater moving walkway in Europe!), we have so many wonderful creatures to show you!