Ocean-Location
While the water is refreshing to look at and enjoyable to be around, there is so much activity going on within it, there are five ocean biomes in the world-Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.
They also branch off into some of the major seas. This includes theMediterranean Sea, the South China Sea, and the Caribbean Sea.
They also branch off into some of the major seas. This includes theMediterranean Sea, the South China Sea, and the Caribbean Sea.
Oceans-producers
The ocean holds the largest of earth’s biomes. It covers 70% of
the planet’s surface. Life in the ocean is diverse. The smallest creatures that call the ocean home are so tiny that they can only be seen with a microscope. The largest creatures are blue whales, which can be as much as 34 meters (110 feet) long. There are many different ways to live in the ocean too. Some animals travel huge distances through ocean water. Others stay in the same place on the ocean floor their entire lives. Some burrow beneath the sand while others float
near the surface. There, phytoplankton, algae, and plants like sea grass make their own food through the process of photosynthesis and are the start of most marine food chains and webs.
Diverse Showing a great deal of variety; very differ
the planet’s surface. Life in the ocean is diverse. The smallest creatures that call the ocean home are so tiny that they can only be seen with a microscope. The largest creatures are blue whales, which can be as much as 34 meters (110 feet) long. There are many different ways to live in the ocean too. Some animals travel huge distances through ocean water. Others stay in the same place on the ocean floor their entire lives. Some burrow beneath the sand while others float
near the surface. There, phytoplankton, algae, and plants like sea grass make their own food through the process of photosynthesis and are the start of most marine food chains and webs.
Diverse Showing a great deal of variety; very differ
Oceans-abiotic factors
The ocean is not the same everywhere. There are many different
ecosystems within the ocean depending on conditions such as the water temperature, the amount of sunlight that filters through the water, and the amount of nutrients. Sunlight breaks through the top layer of ocean water. It can make its ways as deep as 200 metres. Almost all marine life (about 90%) lives within this top, sunlit layer of the ocean. The temperature of ocean water varies depending on its location. Many animals and other organisms can only survive in certain temperatures. Others are able to survive at a range of temperatures and can live in more places in the ocean.
ecosystems within the ocean depending on conditions such as the water temperature, the amount of sunlight that filters through the water, and the amount of nutrients. Sunlight breaks through the top layer of ocean water. It can make its ways as deep as 200 metres. Almost all marine life (about 90%) lives within this top, sunlit layer of the ocean. The temperature of ocean water varies depending on its location. Many animals and other organisms can only survive in certain temperatures. Others are able to survive at a range of temperatures and can live in more places in the ocean.
Oceans-biotic factors
The oceans are full of life. A variety of animals and plants must survive together. Invertebrates like crabs, starfish and worms roam the sea floors. Coral grows in large numbers, creating a home for these creatures. All of these animals are
called invertebrates because they don't have a backbone. Meanwhile, schools of fish roam the depths also looking for a bite to eat. The triggerfish looks for a wandering crab in a reef while a group of tuna pass by. They must stay alert because the ferocious tiger shark is looking for its prey. At shallow depths,
the plant life flourishes. Sunlight beams down on the different types of algae. These simple plants serve as food for many animals of the sea.
Flourishes (of a living organism) grow or develop on a healthy way
called invertebrates because they don't have a backbone. Meanwhile, schools of fish roam the depths also looking for a bite to eat. The triggerfish looks for a wandering crab in a reef while a group of tuna pass by. They must stay alert because the ferocious tiger shark is looking for its prey. At shallow depths,
the plant life flourishes. Sunlight beams down on the different types of algae. These simple plants serve as food for many animals of the sea.
Flourishes (of a living organism) grow or develop on a healthy way
Oceans-consumers
In the deeper parts of the ocean, the largest animal known is
swimming around. The giant blue whale, which can reach 80 feet in length, is a mammal. A family of dolphins plays nearby, but must beware of the pod of killer whales looking for a meal. Together, these plants and animals make up what we
call sea life. Scientists say that life began in the seas, which means that without these creatures, we would not exist.
swimming around. The giant blue whale, which can reach 80 feet in length, is a mammal. A family of dolphins plays nearby, but must beware of the pod of killer whales looking for a meal. Together, these plants and animals make up what we
call sea life. Scientists say that life began in the seas, which means that without these creatures, we would not exist.
Oceans-decomposers
A decomposer is an organism that decomposes material, an example of a decomposer in the ocean is bacteria. Maybe an animal died because of a disease. When that animal settles to the floor of the ocean, bacteria may decompose it. Another decomposer in the ocean is the sea cucumber. One more oceanic decomposer is the marine worm. Decomposers break up the animal, making it into nutrients for the sea. Decomposers are important to the food chain. If the decomposers weren’t there, producers would not get any rich nutrients.
Oceans-environmental concerns
When you think of the marine biome, environmental concerns don't usually come to mind, but there are many problems facing the fish and animals of our ocean. Oil spills are a major issue mainly in Alaska, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Mexico. These are all the places with a past history of oil spills. Another problem is the dumping of trash and toxic wastes in the ocean by companies trying to save money. There is also a lot of trash in the ocean of everyday people too lazy to find a trash can. The main thing found in the water is the six pack ring holders that get around birds and other animals and end up killing them. There are many different groups that are trying to clean up the waters and beaches, but one main group is Greenpeace. They are a group that are trying to save the endangered animals of the ocean.
Ocean Food web
Oceans
Abiotic factors: Water, sand, oxygen, waves, and rocks.
Biotic factors: Dolphins, starfish, seaweed, and sharks.
Producers: Kelp, sea grass, algae, and coral.
Consumers: Sharks, clownfish, zebra fish, and dolphins.
Decomposers: Marine worms, sea slugs, sea worms and battle stars.
Abiotic factors: Water, sand, oxygen, waves, and rocks.
Biotic factors: Dolphins, starfish, seaweed, and sharks.
Producers: Kelp, sea grass, algae, and coral.
Consumers: Sharks, clownfish, zebra fish, and dolphins.
Decomposers: Marine worms, sea slugs, sea worms and battle stars.