General
This term describes all living things found in oceans and seas.
What is marine life?
These ecosystems are colorful underwater structures made by tiny animals.
What are coral reefs?
Coral reefs provide this for marine animals to live safely.
What is shelter?
Trash entering oceans causes this major pollution problem.
What is plastic pollution?
Marine life is important because it supports this interconnected feeding system.
What is the food chain?
These tiny organisms drift in the ocean and support the food chain.
What is plankton?
Crabs and shellfish commonly live in these coastal habitats.
What are rocky or sandy shores?
Coral reefs help attract visitors and support this industry.
What is tourism?
Removing too many fish from oceans is called this.
What is overfishing?
This type of habitat acts as a safe breeding area for marine animals.
What are seagrass beds?
Marine life helps produce this gas humans need to survive.
What is oxygen?
These underwater plant areas provide shelter and breeding grounds for animals.
What are seagrass beds?
This scientific term means a wide variety of living organisms in one ecosystem.
What is biodiversity?
Rising ocean temperatures can cause corals to turn white in a process called this.
What is coral bleaching?
Coral bleaching is mainly caused by rising ______ temperatures.
What is ocean?
This habitat is the large open part of the ocean where whales and dolphins live.
What is the open ocean?
These coastal habitats protect shorelines from erosion using trees and plants.
What are mangroves and wetlands?
Coral reefs help protect coastlines from this natural process.
What is erosion?
This global environmental issue increases ocean temperatures and harms ecosystems.
What is climate change?
These habitats both protect shorelines and provide homes for many species.
What are mangroves and wetlands?
Name two groups included in marine life besides animals.
What are plants, algae, fungi, or microorganisms?
This underwater habitat is mainly formed by giant algae and supports many marine species.
What are kelp forests?
Name three benefits of coral ecosystems.
What are shelter, biodiversity, tourism, coast protection, or food sources?
Name two human activities that damage marine ecosystems.
What are pollution, overfishing, fertilizer runoff, or activities causing climate change?
Explain why protecting marine life is important.
What is because it supports biodiversity, produces oxygen, maintains ecosystems, and provides food and protection for humans and animals?