Marine Ecosystems

Public Deck • Created by MarineBiologist

10 cards
Card 1
Term
Mangrove
Definition
Coastal trees and shrubs adapted to salty conditions.
Card 2
Term
Marine Protected Area
Definition
Region of ocean set aside for conservation.
Card 3
Term
Bycatch
Definition
Unintended marine species caught during fishing.
Card 4
Term
Marine Food Web
Definition
Network of feeding relationships in the ocean.
Card 5
Term
Coral Reef
Definition
Diverse underwater ecosystem built by corals.
Card 6
Term
Estuary
Definition
Area where freshwater meets saltwater.
Card 7
Term
Seagrass Bed
Definition
Underwater meadows important for marine life.
Card 8
Term
Overfishing
Definition
Harvesting fish faster than they can reproduce.
Card 9
Term
Plankton
Definition
Tiny organisms that drift in water and form the base of the food web.
Card 10
Term
Ocean Acidification
Definition
Decrease in ocean pH due to increased CO2.