What’s the importance of Aquatic

saltwater
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Aquatic saltwater
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Where can Aquatic salt water can be found

1. Coastal regions: Areas along the ocean shoreline, including bays, estuaries, and tidal
marshes.
2. Tropical and subtropical regions: Areas around the equator with warm temperatures,
including coral reefs and mangrove swamps.
3. Polar regions: Areas around the North and South poles, including Arctic and Antarctic
oceans.
4. Oceanic islands: Islands surrounded by saltwater, such as Hawaii and the Caribbean.
5. Deep-ocean basins: Areas of the ocean far from land, characterized by deep, dark,
and cold waters.
 Deepest part

The Challenger Deep is the lowest point on Earth and has a depth of approximately

36,000 feet (10,994 meters).

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Where are aquatic (saltwater) found

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Limiting factors
Independent: Dependent:
🐠 Light 🐠 Nutrients and
🐠 Salinity 🐠 Nitrates
🐠 Oxygen 🐠 Space
🐠 Temperature
🐠 pH
🐠 Density
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Producers

Phloplanktom diatoms
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In two or three columns

Primary consumers Secondary consumers Tertiary consumers

🐠 zooplankton 🐠 larger reef fish 🐠 Large fish (tuna)
🐠 lobsters
🐠 coral polyps 🐠 sea turtles
🐠 sponge

Quaternary consumer
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Different types

🐠 Coral Reefs: found in warm, shallow waters and are dominated by coral and
other invertebrates.
🐠 Estuaries: areas where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the
ocean.
🐠 Mangrove Swamps: found in tropical and subtropical regions, mangrove
swamps are characterized by salt-tolerant trees and high levels of salinity.
🐠 Open Ocean: vast, deep ocean waters with low productivity, high water column
stability and a low diversity of species.
🐠 Seagrass Beds: shallow water ecosystems dominated by seagrasses, which
provide habitat and food for many species of fish and invertebrates.
🐠 Tidal Marshes: found in coastal areas and are influenced by the tidal flow of
saltwater, they are dominated by salt-tolerant grasses and plants.

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Aquatic saltwater endangered animals

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How we treat it?

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What factors affect the biome

1. Temperature: Changes in water temperature can alter the behavior, metabolism, and
distribution of marine organisms.
2. Salinity: Salt concentration affects the distribution of marine species, as well as the growth
and reproduction of some organisms.
3. Light: The amount and quality of light in the water affects the distribution and growth of
phytoplankton, which form the base of the food chain in many marine ecosystems.
4. Dissolved Oxygen: Oxygen is essential for the survival of many aquatic species and can be
influenced by factors such as temperature, salinity, and water movement.
5. Nutrient Availability: The availability of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, is a
major factor affecting the growth of phytoplankton and other marine organisms.
6. Pollution: The introduction of pollutants, such as toxic chemicals and excess nutrients, can
have harmful effects on aquatic species and ecosystems.
7. Ocean currents: Ocean currents can affect the distribution of species and influence water
temperatures and nutrient levels.
8. Human activities: Human activities, such as fishing, shipping, and coastal development,
can also have a significant impact on aquatic ecosystems.
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 Why are there different species in aquatic salt water

Different species in aquatic saltwater evolved due to factors such as

adaptation to environment, genetic mutations, and natural selection. These

processes led to variations in species and helped them survive and thrive in

specific saltwater habitats. Additionally, geographical isolation, migration,

and formation of physical barriers also played a role in the development of

different species in saltwater environments.

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