Welcome To The Biggest Biome In The World...Marine
Marine Biome
MARINE:
Covering approximately three-fourths of the total surface area of our planet, the marine biome is undoubtedly the world's largest biome. The amazing size of this biome plays a crucial role in making it one of the richest biomes in terms of biodiversity. Sadly though, it is also one of the least popular biomes of the world, and this is highlighted by the fact that our knowledge about 'It' is restricted to its use to facilitate transportation and as an important food source. Some of the least known facts about this biome revolve around its climate. In fact, the climate of the marine biome is one of the most important attributes of this biome as it has a crucial role to play in determining the climate of other terrestrial biomes on our planet.
Covering approximately three-fourths of the total surface area of our planet, the marine biome is undoubtedly the world's largest biome. The amazing size of this biome plays a crucial role in making it one of the richest biomes in terms of biodiversity. Sadly though, it is also one of the least popular biomes of the world, and this is highlighted by the fact that our knowledge about 'It' is restricted to its use to facilitate transportation and as an important food source. Some of the least known facts about this biome revolve around its climate. In fact, the climate of the marine biome is one of the most important attributes of this biome as it has a crucial role to play in determining the climate of other terrestrial biomes on our planet.
World Distribution
Animals
Plants
There are thousands of species of plants that live in the ocean. They rely on photosynthesis from the sun for energy. Plants in the ocean are extremely important to all life on planet earth. Algae in the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide and provides much of the Earth's oxygen. Examples of algae include kelp and phytoplankton. Other ocean plants are seaweeds, sea grasses, and mangroves.
Threats
1. Half of coastal wetlands lost to agriculture and urban development
2. Over one-third of mangrove forests lost to agriculture, development, and aquaculture shrimp farms
3. Beaches eroding because of coastal development and rising sea level
4. Ocean bottom habitats degraded by dredging and trawler fishing; overharvesting (e.g. whales, Atalntic cod)
5. At least 20% of coral reefs severely damaged and 30–50% more threatened
6. The current Gulf Coast oil spill threatens five species of imperiled sea turtles live in Gulf waters, along with seven endangered or threatened whale species. There are sharks, dolphins and all manner of seafood the world consumes daily, from tuna to oysters, shrimp and crabs. Since the Gulf fisheries are some of the world's most productive, the damage being inflicted by the oil spill is a very serious ecological concern. .
2. Over one-third of mangrove forests lost to agriculture, development, and aquaculture shrimp farms
3. Beaches eroding because of coastal development and rising sea level
4. Ocean bottom habitats degraded by dredging and trawler fishing; overharvesting (e.g. whales, Atalntic cod)
5. At least 20% of coral reefs severely damaged and 30–50% more threatened
6. The current Gulf Coast oil spill threatens five species of imperiled sea turtles live in Gulf waters, along with seven endangered or threatened whale species. There are sharks, dolphins and all manner of seafood the world consumes daily, from tuna to oysters, shrimp and crabs. Since the Gulf fisheries are some of the world's most productive, the damage being inflicted by the oil spill is a very serious ecological concern. .