some have gills (fish and sharks have something simmilar) which suck in water and then seperate the oxygen out of the water.
Some water animals like the dolphin and the whale have to swim to the surface to breathe. this is what a hales blowhole is for. Some animals can hold their breath under water for up to 3 days!
The aquatic animals did survive. That's why they are with us today.
the level of oxygen dissolved in the water.
Aquatic organisms need oxygen to survive
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Aquatic animals still breathe oxygen, even if in water. If there's little oxygen dissolved in the water, they will suffocate.
Because they have gills and other special body parts that enables them to live in the aquatic habitat.
Anaerobic animals (and other substances) survive without oxygen.
Most mushrooms cannot survive underwater as they require oxygen to grow. However, some species of fungi, known as aquatic fungi, have adapted to living in water and can survive submerged. These aquatic fungi play roles in nutrient cycling and decomposition in aquatic ecosystems.
Most aquatic animals living in cold climates can survive quite nicely thanks to their adaptations. Some animals have hair and others like whales have a tremendous amount of blubber that helps to insulate them from cold temperatures.
They survive because they having special type of chemical composition which helps them to survive in aquatic regions with extreme cold condition.
The ocean animals need oxygen to survive.
Dissolved oxygen in water is essential for aquatic organisms to survive and thrive. It is crucial for the respiration of fish and other marine animals. Factors such as temperature, water depth, and plant life can affect the levels of dissolved oxygen in water.