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