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Understanding Aquatic Creatures and the Importance of Estuaries

Aquatic creatures are organisms that live predominantly in water, classified based on criteria such as habitat, mobility, and physiological adaptations. This exploration includes the dual nature of factories as both point and non-point sources of pollution, illustrating their environmental impact. Furthermore, we delve into the unique ecosystems of estuaries, where fresh and saltwater meet, creating brackish water that nourishes abundant life. Estuaries are vital breeding and feeding grounds, showcasing two main types: salt marshes and mangroves, both rich in biodiversity and essential for ecological balance.

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Understanding Aquatic Creatures and the Importance of Estuaries

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  1. Warm Up October 12, 2012 Describe what an aquatic creature is and what criteria you would use to classify it as such. - Explain how a factory can be both a point source and a non point source.

  2. Pumpkin, Day 5

  3. What happens when fresh & salt water meet?

  4. MAYBE A FRESH WATER CROCODILE WANTS A SALTY MEAL IN THE SEA!

  5. MAYBE A FRESH WATER CROCODILE WANTS A SALTY MEAL IN THE SEA!

  6. Maybe it wants a shark dinner!

  7. Double the plant life!!!!!

  8. Birds always have something to eat.

  9. Birds have plenty of nesting sites too!

  10. Birds have plenty of nesting sites too!

  11. Birds have plenty of nesting sites too!

  12. Estuaries have 2x life because 2 ecosystems are colliding!

  13. Estuaries have 2x life because 2 ecosystems are colliding!

  14. Fresh water rivers run into salty coastal waters. Two big groups of life breed & feed in the tall grasses of our estuaries.

  15. When salt & fresh water mix, it is called brackish.

  16. Estuaries: 2 X the breeding & feeding!

  17. Look how lush & fertile an estuary looks from space!

  18. 2 types of estuaries: Salt marsh Mangrove forest

  19. 2 types of estuaries: Salt marsh Mangrove forest

  20. 2 types of estuaries: Salt marsh Mangrove forest

  21. 2 types of estuary: SALT MARSH Atlantic Carolina coasts Stinky cord grass Absorbs tons of moisture MANGROVES Louisiana & gulf Hurricane proof trees Absorbs tons of moisture Great breeding grounds--nursery

  22. 2 types of estuary: SALT MARSH Atlantic Carolina coasts Stinky cord grass Absorbs tons of moisture MANGROVES Louisiana & gulf Hurricane proof trees Absorbs tons of moisture Great breeding grounds--nursery

  23. 2 types of estuary: 2X life & nutrients SALT MARSH Atlantic Carolina coasts Stinky cord grass Absorbs tons of moisture MANGROVES Louisiana & gulf Hurricane proof trees Absorbs tons of moisture

  24. 2 types of estuary: 2X life & nutrients SALT MARSH Atlantic Carolina coasts Stinky cord grass Absorbs tons of moisture Great breeding grounds MANGROVES Louisiana & gulf Hurricane proof trees Absorbs tons of moisture Great nursery

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