Category Archives: Shallow Water

Where do sponges come from?

The bath sponge we use in our home is the soft skeleton of an animal that once lived in the sea. Probably many sponges you see at home were made in a factory.  They are made of synthetic material to look and clean like true sponges. If you have ever used a true sponge to …

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What is the difference between a lake and a pond?

Generally, a pond is described as a small body of still water without an outlet.  Lakes are usually much larger and deeper and often are fed by rivers and streams. Generally, lakes differ from ponds in size.  A lake is commonly descried as a large body of water with land all around it. A pond …

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