Marine Biome 

2. Go to: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/marine.php

a. What % of the Earth is composed of the marine biome?

b. Briefly describe the three components of the marine biome:
    1. oceans
    2. coral reefs
    3. estuaries

c. Describe the three layers of the ocean:
      1. Pelagic
      2. Benthos
      3. Abyssal

d. Go to: http://www.thewildclassroom.com/video/index.html.  Watch the video on marine biomes.

e. http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/coralreef.html.  Watch the video on coral reefs.  What evidence do you see of biodiversity there?

f. Go to: http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/marine4/marine4.html
        1. What are some examples of animals found in this biome?
        2. What are some examples of plants found in this biome?
        3. Why is it considered the most stable biome?
        4. What are some health issues associated with marine biomes?

g. Go to:

 http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/environmental-threats-environment/state-of-the-earth/water.html

What happens when carbon dioxide levels rise in the oceans?

h. Color in marine biomes on your map.

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