Aquatic Biomes Overview

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Aquatic Biomes

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Large water-based ecosystems

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Freshwater Biomes

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Lakes, rivers, ponds, streams

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Marine Biomes

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Oceans, coral reefs, estuaries

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Salinity

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Salt concentration in water

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Photic Zone

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Sunlight penetrates, photosynthesis occurs

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Aphotic Zone

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No sunlight, no photosynthesis

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Benthic Zone

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Ocean floor, nutrient-rich

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Pelagic Zone

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Open ocean, away from shore

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Intertidal Zone

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Area between high and low tide

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Estuaries

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Freshwater meets saltwater