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Salt Marsh |
This is a Coastal ecosystem in the upper coastalintertidal zone between land and open water or brackish water that is flooded by the tides. |
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Open Ocean |
Open water called the pelagic zone has the greatest volume and range of any life zone. It includes the region above the continental shelf, and the region beyond, called the oceanic province. |
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Deep Sea |
The deep sea ecosystem is known to be the largest habitats on earth. It covers 75% of the earth's surface. |
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Coral Reef |
Held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted bycorals. Coral reefs are built by colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. |
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Mangrove forest |
Mangroves are shrubs or small trees that grow in coastal saline or brackish water. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, mainly between latitudes 25° N and 25° S. |
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Polar sea |
Great polar bears roam the Arctic ice and swim the Arctic seas. Supporting these top predators is a complex ecosystem that includes plankton, fish, birds, seals, walruses, and even whales. |
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Kelp Forest |
Kelp forests are underwater areas with a high density of kelp. They are recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth. |
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Rocky Shore |
A rocky shore is an intertidal area of seacoasts where solid rock predominates. Rocky shores are biologically rich environments. |
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Threats |
Pollution and Humans |
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Pollution |
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. |