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Aquatic Biodiversity

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Ch. 6 Aquatic Biodiversity and Life Zones

Ch. 6 Aquatic Biodiversity and Life Zones. 75% of Earth is covered with water 71% is Saltwater. Salinity of the water determines the type of life that can survive. Marine LIFE ZONES. ESTUARIES COASTAL MARSHES (WETLANDS) MANGROVE SWAMPS (FORESTS) CORAL REEFS COASTLINES OCEANS.

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Chapter 8

Chapter 8. Aquatic Biodiversity. Natural Capital: Major Life Zones and Vertical Zones in an Ocean. Fig. 6-1a, p. 126. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care About Coral Reefs?. Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters of the tropics and subtropics. Formed by massive colonies of polyps.

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