A fresh catch on a plate
Seafood comes in every shape, and this word search gathers the catch of the day. You'll track down the popular fish — SALMON, TUNA, COD and HADDOCK — and the shellfish favourites, from SHRIMP and PRAWN to CRAB and LOBSTER.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the net is refilled every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode haul once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
From the shell and the deep
There's plenty more in the haul. Crack open some MUSSELS, CLAMS and an OYSTER, try a slice of SUSHI, a ring of CALAMARI or a spoon of CAVIAR, and pull in the SARDINE, HERRING, MACKEREL and ANCHOVY — plus the OCTOPUS, the SCALLOP and the freshwater CRAYFISH for sharp-eyed cooks.
Fish, shellfish and why it's good for you
'Seafood' is a big family that splits into two groups. There are true fish — SALMON, TUNA, COD, MACKEREL and the like — which have fins and a backbone. Then there's shellfish, which have no backbone at all: crustaceans with hard shells like the CRAB, LOBSTER, SHRIMP and PRAWN, and soft-bodied molluscs like MUSSELS, CLAMS, OYSTERS, the SCALLOP and the OCTOPUS.
Oily fish such as SALMON, SARDINE and MACKEREL are especially good for you, packed with the healthy fats called omega-3. Seafood has fed coastal communities for thousands of years, and dishes like Japanese SUSHI have made it popular all over the world.
Great for a 'where food comes from' topic
It pairs neatly with a lesson on healthy eating, the ocean, or where our food comes from — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own favourite catch.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the seafood word search?
A whole catch — salmon, tuna, cod, shrimp, lobster and crab, plus shellfish like mussels and oysters and dishes like sushi and calamari. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Does it include both fish and shellfish?
Both — fish like SALMON, TUNA and COD alongside shellfish such as SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, MUSSELS and OYSTERS.
Is it good for an ocean or food topic?
Great fit — it pairs with a 'where food comes from' or under-the-sea lesson. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.