The largest biome in the world is... all water. The marine biome includes all bodies of water that are salty, such as oceans. There are 7 major oceans in the marine biome, along with smaller bodies, known as gulfs and bays. The ocean is divided into 3 layers. The top layer is called the euphotic layer, and it is shallow enough for light to reach it. The disphotic zone lets enough light through for it to look light twilight. The final zone, the apotic zone, is so deep, that no light can reach it.
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Average Annual Rainfall: More than half of the rain that falls on the planet earth, fall over the marine biome.
PLANTS
There are millions of species of algae and aquatic plants, most of which we haven't found yet.
ANIMALS
Most animals have made adaptions to survive in the special requirements of the oceans. These adaptions include blubber in most mammals, and the dense fur of the sea otter. The marine biome can also house the largest animals on the planet, such as the Blue Whale. Common animals are whales, sea otters, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and millions more.
FUN FACTS
The sea otter has close to 1,000,000 hairs per square INCH. Most humans have 10 times LESS on their head.
The Kelp and Phytoplankton make about 50% of our oxygen.
20 people coud stand on the Blue Whale's tongue.
There is one cup of salt per gallon of water.
The deepest point on earth is deeper than the tallest point on earth is tall. In fact, the Mariana Trench in 36,200 feet deep.
The major health related issues facing the marine biome are oil spills (Valdez) and water pollution. There are a lot of oil spills off the coasts of Alaska that create total distruction to the wild life and plants of the biome. The other problem is becoming more and more evident. With evolution comes higher technology but also more pollution. Many companies, especially the ones that are near rivers and lakes, use the surrounding water as dumps. They dump tons of oils, acids, and scraps into the world's water every year.
We should give them some credit though. They are starting to change the way they get rid of their waste by using more earth-friendly products and recycling more. Some companies are finding ways to cut waste almost completely. Even though big companies are trying, they still are giving off pollution, if not into the water then into the air. Which is worse-corrupting one biome or corrupting all the biomes?
if you need help go to :
http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/marine4/marine4.html#health%20issues
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/marine.php
