Marine (saltwater) Biome
Kacee Campbell 4P
Weather, Climate, and Landforms
Precipitation: Evaporation of seawater provides rainwater for the land.
Mountains: Mid-ocean ridge.
Bodies of water: The marine biome makes up 75% of the Earth including the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, and Southern oceans.
Canyons: Trenches; Marianas Trench.
Islands: All landforms surround the biome, including islands.
Plants and Animals
Plants- Associated with the particular zones of the biome. Coral reefs, algae, and seaweeds are a few, however some plants are not visible to the naked eye.
Adaptations for Plants and Animals
Most plants need to live near the sun or with many nutrients to survive. Animals must have sleek bodies to glide through the water, along with colors to blend in and hide from predators. The most important adaptation is having gills or swimming to the top often for air.
Relationship: Predator-Prey
Great White Sharks prey on seals for a yummy meal.
Relationship: Competition
A few sharks will fight over fish for dinner.
Limiting Factors of the Marine Biome
Size of population, climate, and food sources.
Abiotic: Nonliving factors that affect organisms, like Salinity.
Ecological Concerns and Issues
Email: BOB.MEYERS@GREENPEACE.ORG
Website: http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/
Phone: (202) 462-1177
Citations:
- Marine ecosystems. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.mbgnet.net/salt/
- World biomes-marine. (2004). Retrieved from Marine ecosystems. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.mbgnet.net/salt/
- The marine biome. (2012). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/themarinebiomeapbiology/biome-factors
- UCMP. (1994). The marine biome. Retrieved from http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/marine.php