HABITAT

Sponges are extremely versatile creatures and they can be found on numerous surfaces, depths, and water environments. Around the globe, sponges have been spotted on surfaces ranging from the intertidal zone to depths more than 8,500 metres. Although sponge species are largely marine, sponges continue to adapt to fresh water surroundings. Approximately 150 species are currently recorded as freshwater animals. Due to sponges worldwide distribution, many species differ in their limits and ranges in depth for survival. However, in warmer waters it appears that sponges thrive and are much greater in abundance. Sponges also tend to live in quiet waters to minimize any agitated sediment from clogging their pores. This can easily result in harming the animal’s ability to feed and continuing its existence.