Marine

Climate and Location
The Marine Biome covers 70% of the Earth's surface. It is also very salty. The marine biome has five main oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Southern, Arctic, and Indian.The Marine climate doesn't change much other than when you get closer to the equator it gets warmer and when you get farther towards the poles it gets colder. Marine climate is not dramatically affected by the rest of the world's climate. It's currents affect the coasts climate and the winds affect inland climates.

Community
In the Marine Biome there are more then one million kinds of plants that have been found. The main plant found in the marine biome is kelp. Scientists think there are nine million more left to find. The marine also has many different kinds of animals ranging from whales to shrimp. Bacteria and Fungi are also found in the Marine. Bacteria is found throughout the waters of the marine. The fungi is usually found around the (shorelines)like seaweed. Algae is also found on the surface of the marine waters. Algae is a protist along with paramecia that float in the deep waters.

Marine Pollution
Pollution harms plants and animals. Oil spills and trash harm the everyday life of animals (and plants too!)

Above are a baby seal, marine pollution, and oil covered otters.

Plants
Marine plants have lots of color and texture.

Above is Cup Coral and Palm Kelp

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