Description
A beautiful handmade 100% cotton Layers of the Ocean mat.
The mat is approximately 50cm x 39cm in size. The cover is machine sewn with decorative applique stitching. The mat is quilted with a 2oz polyester inner, and has a durable linen lining underside.
Included are laminated name cards for each area of the Ocean. Below are examples of creatures and plants that may live in each area.
| Ocean Layer | Creatures | Plants / Plant-like Organisms |
| Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic, 0–200 m) | Dolphin, Sea Turtle, Tuna, Jellyfish | Kelp, Seagrass, Phytoplankton |
| Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic, 200–1,000 m) | Lanternfish, Squid, Hatchet fish | No true plants grow here because there is too little sunlight. Some phytoplankton may drift down from above. |
| Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic, 1,000–4,000 m) | Anglerfish, Gulper Eel, Giant Squid | No plants due to complete darkness. |
| Abyssal Zone (4,000–6,000 m) | Sea Cucumber, Brittle Star, Dumbo Octopus | No plants. Some bacteria live around the seafloor. |
| Hadal Zone (Ocean Trenches, 6,000+ m) | Snailfish, Amphipod, Sea Cucumber | No plants. Specialized microbes survive in extreme conditions. |
Care instructions:
Hand wash, hang dry, warm iron
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