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An aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms living in water, including microorganisms, invertebrates, insects, plants, and fish. There are two main types of aquatic ecosystems: marine ecosystems, which cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, and freshwater ecosystems, which have low salt concentrations. Marine ecosystems include various habitats such as coral reefs, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, the open ocean, and the deep sea.

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An aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms living in water, including microorganisms, invertebrates, insects, plants, and fish. There are two main types of aquatic ecosystems: marine ecosystems, which cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, and freshwater ecosystems, which have low salt concentrations. Marine ecosystems include various habitats such as coral reefs, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, the open ocean, and the deep sea.

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LESSON 7.

AQUATIC
ECOSYSTEM
LESSON 7.3

WHAT IS AN
AQUATIC
ECOSYSTEM?
An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem in
a body of water. Communities of
organisms that are dependent on each
other and on their environment live in
aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems
support a wide range of organisms,
including microorganisms, invertebrates,
insects, plants, and fish.
TYPES OF AN AQUATIC
ECOSYSTEM

MARINE ECOSYSTEM FRESHWATER


is a vast and diverse ecosystem that covers over
an aquatic ECOSYSTEMwith
environments low salt
70% of the Earth’s surface. They encompass a
concentrations, typically below 1%, and include
wide range of habitats, from the sunlit surface
bodies of water like lakes, ponds, rivers,
waters to the dark depths of the ocean floor. At
streams, and wetlands, supporting diverse plant
their core, marine ecosystems are intricate
and animal life.
networks of living organisms, their physical
environment, and the interactions between
them.
MARINE
ECOSYSTEM ARE
CATEGORIZED INTO
SEVERAL DISTRICT
TYPES:
CORAL
REEFS
Coral reefs are vibrant underwater
ecosystems formed by the accumulation
of coral skeletons. These reefs are
biodiversity hotspots, teeming with
colorful fish, mollusks, and other marine
life.
MANGROVE
FORESTS
Mangrove forests grow in coastal areas with
salty water. Their tangled roots provide
nurseries for young fish and protect
coastlines from erosion.
SEAGRASS
MEADOWS
Seagrass meadows are underwater grasslands
that provide important feeding and breeding
grounds for many marine species, including
turtles and dugongs
KELP
FORESTS
Kelp forests are found in cold, nutrient-
rich waters and are characterized by
towering kelp plants. They provide
shelter for a wide range of marine
creatures.
OPEN
OCEAN
The open ocean, or pelagic zone, covers the
vast expanse of deep water beyond the
continental shelves. It is home to pelagic fish,
sharks, dolphins, and other marine species.
DEEP SEA
The deep sea is a harsh environment with
extreme pressure, cold temperatures, and
perpetual darkness. Despite these
challenges, it supports a surprising array of
life, including bioluminescent creatures and
giant tube worms.
THANK YOU

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