Marine Ecosystem by Rolando Rodriguez

The ocean

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-09 23:37:04 UTC

The ocean is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of Earth. In English, the term ocean also refers to any of the large bodies of water into which the world ocean is conventionally divided.

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-09 23:40:18 UTC

The following names describe five different areas of the ocean: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic/Southern, and Arctic. The ocean contains 97% of Earth's water and is the primary component of Earth's hydrosphere; thus the ocean is essential to life on Earth.

The most abundant fish species

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-13 16:35:47 UTC

The bristlemouths, or lightfishes, are considered the most numerous fish on the planet, and are also the most numerous vertebrate, period. They comprise the family Gonostomatidae, which contains over 30 species.

Some fun facts about the ocean

rolandoacosta1 — 2024-10-13 16:37:05 UTC

The ocean covers over 70% of earht´s surface: It plays a vital role in regulating the climate and producing oxygen
The ocean is home to the largest animal on earth: The blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long.
More than 80% of the ocean is unexplored: We know more about the surface of the moon and Mars than we do about the deep ocean.
The ocean has its own mountains: The Mid ocean ridge is the longest mountain range on earth, stretching for about 40, 000 miles under the water.
There are underwater volcanoes: Hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor release hot, mineral- rich water that supports unique ecosystems, including giant tubes worms.

The Indian Ocean

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-13 16:37:30 UTC

The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km2 (27,240,000 sq mi) or approximately 20% of the water area of Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east. To the south, it is bounded by the Southern Ocean, or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use. The Indian Ocean has large marginal, or regional seas, such as the Andaman Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Laccadive Sea.

Whales

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-13 16:42:00 UTC

Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. As an informal and colloquial grouping, they correspond to large members of the infraorder Cetacea, i.e. all cetaceans apart from dolphins and porpoises. Dolphins and porpoises may be considered whales from a formal, cladistic perspective. Whales, dolphins and porpoises belong to the order Cetartiodactyla, which consists of even-toed ungulates.

Southern Ocean

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-13 16:43:45 UTC

The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, comprises the southernmost waters of the world ocean, generally taken to be south of 60° S latitude and encircling Antarctica.

Deep sea creatures

rolandoacosta1 — 2024-10-13 16:45:22 UTC

Despite the crushing pressures, cold temperatures, and darkness of the deep ocean, creatures like the angler fish and giant squid have adapted to survive in these hostile environments

Sharks

rolandorodriguez3_1 — 2024-10-13 16:46:12 UTC

A shark is a type of cartilaginous fish that belongs to the subclass Elasmobranchii, which also includes rays and skates. Unlike most fish that have bones, sharks have skeletons made primarily of cartilage, a flexible yet strong material. There are more than 500 species of sharks, varying greatly in size, appearance, and behavior.

The ocean influences weather and climate

rolandoacosta1 — 2024-10-13 16:49:16 UTC

Ocean currents, such as the gulf streamm, regulate temperatures by moving warm water around the planet, impacting weather patterns and coastal climates