Is there a maximum size an ocean bound creature could grow to?
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Assuming the ocean is deep enough and not overcrowded is there any upper limits to the size a "sea monster" can grow?
On land creatures are limited by gravity, they have to be able to generate the forces required to move (not to mention hunt, escape and reproduce). However in water the buoyancy does not limit them in the same way (which is why swimming is often used for rehabilitation after injury).
Are there any similar such constraints in water or is a creature's size only limited by its food and space?
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