Marine Biomes by Savannah Skeele, Tanner Emde, Trey Dawyer https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9 en-us 2017-04-03 16:28:07 UTC 2026-01-02 08:31:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Description of the Marine Biome savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/164400612 Marine biomes are unique underwater habitats, which foster a variety of different plants, animals, and conditions. The definition of a marine biome is simply an oceanic habitat. A whopping 75% of Earth is covered by water, so you can correctly assume that the location of the marine biome is in the ocean.
But like the difference between a taiga biome and a savannah biome — the ocean is vastly different depending on where you go. Marine biome characteristics vary from coast to coast, but in the following guide, we’ll explore the plants and animals of the various marine biomes, and learn about the different types of aquatic habitats.

]]> 2017-04-03 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/164400612 Location of the Marine Biome savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165419275 The marine biome is the biggest biome in the world! It covers about 70% of the earth. It includes five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern, as well as many smaller Gulfs and Bays. Marine regions are usually very salty! 
The ocean is divided up into three vertical zones. The top layer is called the euphotic zone and it is the area of the ocean where light can penetrate. The next layer is the disphotic zone. This area is too deep for lots of light to reach. Instead, the light here looks like our twilight on land. The deepest part of the ocean is called the aphotic zone, or deep sea. The water here is awfully cold, completely dark, and low in nutritional content. The deep sea comprises 80% of all the habitats on earth, which makes it the largest habitat on the planet. The deepest point in the ocean, the Mariana Trench is deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. The Mariana Trench is about 36,200 feet (10,000 meters) deep.

]]> 2017-04-07 15:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165419275 Depth/Temperature/Water savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165419617 Depth: The deepest part of the ocean is the aphotic zone/deep sea. The deepest point in the ocean is about 36,200 feet (10,000 meters) deep.
Temperature: The climate of the marine biome is mostly varied. Since it is the largest biome in the world, the climate varies from -40 degrees fahreheit to over 100 degrees. The average temperature is 39 degrees fahrenheit, but it is warmer near the equator where the direct rays of sun can pierce the water and warm it.
Water: There is one cup of salt per gallon of Ocean water.]]> 2017-04-07 15:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165419617 Plant Life savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165421398 Seaweed: One adaptation of seaweed is that some types of seaweed, such as kelp, have holdfasts instead of roots. Holdfasts grab on to a substrate, such as a rock, and keep the seaweed from washing away during storms. Seaweed also have pnuemocysts, or gas bladders, that keep the fronds afloat.
Algae:The primary way algae adapts to its environment is by varying its pigment to help it absorb sunlight. Most algae can also reproduce both sexually and asexually, increasing their chances of survival.]]> 2017-04-07 15:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165421398 Animal Life savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165422434 Sharks:Sharks are capable of adapting quickly in different environments by adjusting their unique physical features to their surroundings. The shark can adjust its internal temperature to live in a various climates. The shark’s incredibly tough skin provides high defense from the attacks of other predators and the color of their skin gives them camouflage abilities underwater.
Puffer fish:One defensive adaptation pufferfish have developed is the ability to ingest large quantities of air or water into their elastic stomachs until they expand themselves into almost spherical shapes. Since puffers also have sharp spines, they are almost inedible when inflated. If predators manage to swallow them, most puffers have the further adaptation of one of the most lethal neurotoxins in the world.]]> 2017-04-07 16:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165422434 Symbiotic Relationships savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165423384 Mutualism: Another example of mutualism in the ocean is the relationship between some types of sea anemone and boxer crabs. The crab fights off its enemies by hiding among the stinging tentacles of the anemone. In return, the anemone eats food left behind by the crab.
Commensalism: One of the best known examples of commensalism in the ocean is the relationship that exists between the clownfish and sea anemones. Usually, anemones fire microscopic harpoons into animals that swim through their tentacles. This is the primary mechanism by which these animals obtain their food. However, the clownfish is able to swim through the tentacles without being stung. To achieve this, the clownfish secretes a substance on its body that mimics the anemones. This makes it so that the anemones do not even know that the fish are swimming through their tentacles.
Parasitism: Some of the known types of parasitic relationships, or parasitism, include isopods who attach themselves to fish while feeding on their bodies. Isopods are basically fish lice that the fish are unable to get rid of]]> 2017-04-07 16:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165423384 Sources savannahskeele https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165424662 http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/marine.html
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/marine.php
www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/MARINE.html
www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/marine_biome.php]]> 2017-04-07 16:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/savannahskeele/6lxa03fp5lb9/wish/165424662