PLANKTON . What is Plankton? Plankton comes from the Greek word “planktos”, which means to “wander” Animals and Plants that float,
Plankton (This is not what real plankton looks like. )
Oceanography. I. Introduction to Oceans A. Oceanography – the study and exploration of the world’s oceans. A. Oceanography – the study and exploration.
Chapter 6 Aquatic Biodiversity. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care About Coral Reefs? Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters of the tropics.
Ocean Life “Producers” G.Burgess 2009.. Plankton Types: –Zooplankton –Phytoplankon Plankton,
Chapter 8 Aquatic Biodiversity. Natural Capital: Major Life Zones and Vertical Zones in an Ocean.
Chapter 7 Aquatic Biodiversity. APES students will discuss the aquatic biodiversity to develop an experiment to test the effects of parasites on an ecosystem.
Section 7-1 Aquatic Environments. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care About Coral Reefs? Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters of the tropics.
Aquatic Ecology. Environmental Factors for Aquatic Life Light penetration pH (acidity / alkalinity) Salinity (salt content) Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Mineral.
Question for Today What are the different niches that organisms can occupy in an aquatic ecosystem? How are marine ecosystems organized? How are freshwater.
KINGDOM PROTISTA. PROTISTS Eukaryotic cells having a discrete membrane-bound nucleus (see Page 420) Eukaryotic cells having a discrete membrane-bound.
Aquatic Biodiversity APES CHAPTER 8. CORE CASE STUDY –CORAL REEFS What coral reefs require? Dissolved oxygen, light & nutrients What threatens coral.