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Ocean Adventures

Nature of God

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By Peter Schriemer

Zondervan

Copyright © 2011 Peter Schriemer
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-310-72141-3

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Introduction

"Hey, I got a Tako (Ta-co)!" said the young man as he swam back to our boat. In his hands, however, was NOT a Mexican meal—it was an octopus! "Get in the water so I can hand it to you." He had been swimming around looking for creatures for us to film and photograph, just off the coast of Maui where we had dropped anchor. As I got into the water I had that sense of excitement that only comes when you step into the unknown. It took about eight minutes for us to get all eight legs of the octopus off the young man and onto me.

Once it was in my hands (and all over my arms and chest), I was fascinated by how the octopus felt and moved. It was squishy and slippery, like it was a limp soggy body—but when it tried to push away from me, it felt hard, with incredible strength and power. God must have had fun creating such a unique and funny-looking creature.

God has blessed me with many amazing wildlife experiences, but they didn't happen by sitting at home—I had to get outside so God could show me his incredible natural world. My hope is that this book will not only help you understand the majesty and creativity of our great Creator, but also inspire you to explore and experience the nature of God for yourself.

—Peter Schriemer

What Is a Habitat?

Ever wanted to be an explorer or an adventurer? I hope so, because God made this world for us to explore and to have adventures! He filled our planet with amazing creatures for us to discover and enjoy. Each animal and plant is designed in a special way to serve a special purpose in God's natural world.

Plants and animals are made to live together in places we call habitats. A habitat is a space where plants and animals interact in a way that keep things in balance and makes it possible for life to exist. A coral reef, a shoreline, and a jungle are all different habitats.

Different animals have different needs, which is why there are so many different habitats in the world. No matter what type of habitat, all creatures need certain things to be just right in order for them to live in that habitat.

Habitats Provide Creatures with:

-> Oxygen (in the right amounts)

-> Suitable Temperatures

-> Food

-> Water

-> Shelter

-> Area to Raise Young

As an explorer, habitats are where you'll have your adventures, find incredible plants, and encounter amazing creatures.

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