Does lightning ever strike the ocean? And if it does, do sea animals got shocked?
Yes, lightning bolts do strike the ocean-a lot. And yes, sea animals can get shocked if they’re near the spot where a bolt hits. Fish and ocean mammals have been injured or even killed by lightning bolts hitting the sea. Scientists don’t know how far a shock travels in the ocean. So they can’t tell how far away an animal has to be to avoid getting hurt. The good news is that some animals seem to know when dangerous weather is getting near. So they may dive deep enough to escape any possible lightning.
