The five main oceans include:
- Arctic Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Southern Ocean
The best time to visit is during the Summer, but may visit anytime.
You'll wear the scuba driving outfit to go in the Marine Biome, but if you want to live the mermaid fantasy you'll dress in the mermaid outfit.
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Things to do in the Marine Biome is swim with fish, feed the fish, get eaten by some fish, dance with the dolphins, etc.
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Biotic factors are the living organisms within the particular biome. This includes aquatic animals, such as sharks, crabs, dolphins, fish, and eels as well as aquatic vegetation, such as kelp, and seaweed. The interactions between these biotic factors are important in order to maintain a balance within the different populations in the ecosystem.
Abiotic factors are the non-living factors that affect organisms. Salinity is one of these factors in the marine biome. Therefore, organisms in these particular locations have evolved to live in areas that have a certain salinity level. The amount of dissolved substances will also affect the water density. Dissolved gases are another important abiotic factor and Organic substances that are dissolved in the water are also considered to be abiotic factors. pH is yet another important abiotic factor.
Limiting factors can be both density-dependent as well as density-independent. Density-dependent limiting factors are directly related to the size of the populations of the organisms. These factors include predation, competition, disease, mortality, and migration patterns. Obviously, predation plays a significant role in the size of populations and is important for controlling population density. Density-independent limiting factors are those such as climate extremes and limits in food sources. These factors are considered to be density-independent due to the fact that they are not related to the size of the populations of organisms that are in the ecosystem. Climate extremes are considered to be those that are associated with natural disasters, such as hurricanes. These clearly affect the population sizes because the climate extremes will destroy valuable habitats as well as killing many organisms in the area.
Abiotic factors are the non-living factors that affect organisms. Salinity is one of these factors in the marine biome. Therefore, organisms in these particular locations have evolved to live in areas that have a certain salinity level. The amount of dissolved substances will also affect the water density. Dissolved gases are another important abiotic factor and Organic substances that are dissolved in the water are also considered to be abiotic factors. pH is yet another important abiotic factor.
Limiting factors can be both density-dependent as well as density-independent. Density-dependent limiting factors are directly related to the size of the populations of the organisms. These factors include predation, competition, disease, mortality, and migration patterns. Obviously, predation plays a significant role in the size of populations and is important for controlling population density. Density-independent limiting factors are those such as climate extremes and limits in food sources. These factors are considered to be density-independent due to the fact that they are not related to the size of the populations of organisms that are in the ecosystem. Climate extremes are considered to be those that are associated with natural disasters, such as hurricanes. These clearly affect the population sizes because the climate extremes will destroy valuable habitats as well as killing many organisms in the area.
Producers
Consumers
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Predator and Prey Relationship
There are many predators in the Marine biome, one is Great White Sharks. They are very dangerous carnivores that eat many types of fish, seals, and sometimes whales. the prey are what is being hunted by the predator which in this case would be the shark.
Energy Pyramid
Endangered animal or plant found in the Marine Biome
Vaquita Porpoise
The vaquita is listed as Critically Endangered (facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild) by the IUCN Red List authority. It is among the smallest of marine cetaceans. The vaquita is now recognized as the most-endangered cetacean species in the world. Based on abundance estimated in 1997, there are estimated to be only 245 vaquitas remaining in 2008 (probably fewer now!). Although there is some controversy about the seriousness of other potential threats, without a doubt the primary threat facing the species is incidental kills in various fisheries, mainly in several gillnet fisheries. In fact, this is the only well-documented threat to the population, and studies on bycatch have given clear indications that the kills are unsustainable and undoubtedly causing the small population to decline.
Secondary succession
Secondary succession is the succession that happens after an environment/community grew and after something happened to it. In the deep ocean, succession can be spurred by:
The disturbance caused by a dead whale falling to the sea floor (“whale fall” community).
The disturbance caused by a dead whale falling to the sea floor (“whale fall” community).
The impact of human activity on this ecosystem
Oceans around the world are becoming degraded. Evidence shows that human activities, including intense fishing around the world, are altering ocean ecosystems beyond their natural state. According to numerous scientific studies, fish, shellfish, and other important species are declining in many places. These changes are impairing the ocean’s capacity to provide food, protect livelihoods, maintain clean water, and recover from environmental stresses like severe storms.
A recent study which has mapped the total human impact on the seas for the first time has revealed that the picture is far worse than the scientists imagined. 40% of the world's oceans have been heavily affected by human activities, including fishing, coastal development and pollution from shipping. The most severely affected areas are the North Sea, South and East China Seas, Carribean, Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf, the Bering Sea, the East Coast of North America and the Western Pacific.
Scientists compiled data on the impact of 17 human activities across 20 ecosystems to compile a map of impacts at a global scale. One of the scientists behind the study commented that; "the message for policy-makers is clear... Conservation action that cuts across the whole set of human impacts is needed right now in many places around the globe".
A recent study which has mapped the total human impact on the seas for the first time has revealed that the picture is far worse than the scientists imagined. 40% of the world's oceans have been heavily affected by human activities, including fishing, coastal development and pollution from shipping. The most severely affected areas are the North Sea, South and East China Seas, Carribean, Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf, the Bering Sea, the East Coast of North America and the Western Pacific.
Scientists compiled data on the impact of 17 human activities across 20 ecosystems to compile a map of impacts at a global scale. One of the scientists behind the study commented that; "the message for policy-makers is clear... Conservation action that cuts across the whole set of human impacts is needed right now in many places around the globe".
Predictions of what may/will happen to this ecosystem in the future
There are serious dangers to the waters of the world and these come from oil spills and water pollution. Off the coast of Alaska, in the Persian Gulf and in the Gulf of Mexico are the worst places for oil spills, which have caused major destruction of wildlife and plants in the marine biome. Dumping of trash and toxic wastes in the ocean by companies is another major issue affecting the world's water sources. Even the laziness of everyday citizens who dump their trash in the ocean is affecting the marine biome.
How the marine biome will fare in the future is still under debate. As the world begins to understand the importance of the interconnection between life, land and sea, new awareness will bring better protection for all the earth's resources.
How the marine biome will fare in the future is still under debate. As the world begins to understand the importance of the interconnection between life, land and sea, new awareness will bring better protection for all the earth's resources.
10 Reasons to visit the Marine biome
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6. You can tour the beautiful Ninety Mile Beach.
7. You can surf on the ocean waves. 8. The climate is wonderful for the summer. 9. You can visit the animal you adopt from Oceana. 10. You can learn about the Marine life. |