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The document summarizes the different zones of the marine biome, from the intertidal zone near the shore to the deepest abyssal zone. It describes the locations and characteristics of each zone, including the types of plant life (such as algae and kelp) and animals found there. It also discusses abiotic factors, cooperation and competition between species, global importance of marine biomes, and potential attractions for visitors.

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By Jeany Shin & Jessica Yoo

The document summarizes the different zones of the marine biome, from the intertidal zone near the shore to the deepest abyssal zone. It describes the locations and characteristics of each zone, including the types of plant life (such as algae and kelp) and animals found there. It also discusses abiotic factors, cooperation and competition between species, global importance of marine biomes, and potential attractions for visitors.

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By Jeany Shin & Jessica Yoo

Introduction

The marine biome is the largest


biome on Earth. It covers about 70%
of the Earth’s surface. It is home to
some of the biggest animals that
came from the Earth!
Location

The marine biome is located by


the ocean or sea in lots of places. It
might as well be surrounded by
water even though it doesn’t have to
be. For example, Haeundae is a
marine biome because the sea
meets the shore down by the
Haeundae Beach.
Inter-Tidal Zone

The inter-tidal zone is the area


between the shore and the main
ocean. The coastal area is not in a
solid state of change because of the
tidal waves. Coral lives here in this
area.
Pelagic Zone

The pelagic zone is the area in the


open sea. It is a habitat to quite a
few types of animals and plants. It is
also cold because it is near the
bottom and has little sunlight.
Benthic Zone

The benthic zone is the area beneath the


pelagic zone, which, in other words, is the
deep sea. This place contains sand, silt, and
decomposing organisms. There are very few
plant species and the animals are usually
micro-organisms or organisms, such as
sponges, who feed down in the benthic zone.
It is extremely cold because there is even
less sunlight than in the pelagic zone and
because the benthic zone is practically on the
bottom of the marine biome.
Abyssal Zone
The abyssal zone is the area deepest in the
marine biome. It is a home to a wide variety of
animals like the abnormal, thought-to-be extinct,
primitive coelacanth fish. There are also adapted fish
that live in this area. These fish glow because of a
process called photoluminescence. It is
tremendously cold because there is no sunlight at
all. You may be wondering how flora and fauna get
there food. Well, they get it by the vents on the
ocean floor, which are made by the continental
plates. These vents release minerals that the
bacteria that live there feed on. Then, the bacteria
gets eaten by the micro-organisms. Afterwards, the
micro-organisms change from predator to prey, or in
other words victim or food. So on, this cycle
continues.
Plant Life Of The Marine
Biome
The plants of the marine biome are like normal plants;
they need sunlight to make food, in other words the process
is called photosynthesis. There are a couple of important
plants.
One of them is algae. Algae makes a huge amount of our
planet’s atmosphere’s oxygen and absorbs enormous
quantities of CO2. A one cell type of algae called
phytoplankton is in charge of producing half of the Earth’s
atmosphere’s oxygen. Ranges of miniature fish to vast whales
eat phytoplankton.
If you put algae and animal tissues together, you get
coral. Coral gets its food by photosynthesis like normal plants,
but it can also get food like animals. This is how it adapted.
Another type of plant is the kelp. Kelp provides food and
shelter. Humans use it a ton and the kelp decreases the
impact of the waves hitting the shore.
Animals Of The Marine
Biome
Marine animals include mollusks
and sea anemones, dolphins and
whales, sea otters and seals,
walruses and fish. Mollusks are
different types of animals that have
a piece that covers all or some of
that animals’ body. A few examples
are starfish and octopi. They’ve
adapted by having thick fur hides
and coats for the cold water.
Cooperation &
Competition
The bacteria cooperates with the micro-
organisms and organisms by letting it eat
it and the organisms let animals eat it.
This is all cooperation.
The competition between animals of
the marine biome is sometimes for space.
Spaces on a rock or hard, solid object is a
home to mussels or barnacles, who stick
themselves on to the rock or object. They
rarely change spots, so the animals have
to fight for the area before a rock-sticking
animal comes and attaches itself to it.
Abiotic Factors

Abiotic factors are non-living things,


so sand, underwater caves, wind, and
currents are all abiotic factors.
Precipitation is also an abiotic factor
which is the main object in a marine
biome. The abiotic factors of the marine
biome are special because they have
the most of the factors and some of the
abiotic factors usually start in the
marine biome like water and sand.
Weather

The marine biomes’ average


temperature is 39˚F. The average
precipitation is more than half of the
Earth’s precipitation. Tourists should
bring sunglasses and suntan oil,
sunscreen and swimsuits. They are
great supplies for a marine biome
trip~!
Warnings

Fireworks and throwing CO2 into the


oceans are threats to this special biome. It
ruins the environment and kills the
animals.
Two endangered species are sea turtles
and blue fin tuna. They have both been
hunted too much.
There is only a fear of climate in the poles,
but this isn’t a unexpected change. Of
course the poles are colder than average!
Global Importance
Marine biomes are globally
important because they give the Earth
a special variety of flora and fauna.
They are also important because they
supply lots of water and electricity
within the water. This helps power
plenty of different things. In addition,
the marine biomes create great trade
routes. Traveling over the sea, if not
the air, is quite handy with the Earth
being covered in so much water.
Attractions

You could go to the beach and swim with the


marine animals. You could also build sand
castles and walk on the beach.
Some points of interests are scuba diving,
snorkeling, and surfing. You can see the ocean
in a different angle and see new creatures.
Some biomes near the marine biome are
mountain biomes. After a good, long hike, you
can go to the beach and rest.
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