Ecosystem Activator: Marine Coasts. Age 7 - 10.

The video explores marine ecosystems, highlighting the interactions between living and nonliving components in coastal areas. It describes the habitats and behaviors of various marine animals, including crabs, birds, seals, and otters. The video emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts, such as reducing plastic use and supporting sustainable seafood, to protect these ecosystems and the resources they provide.

What is a marine ecosystem primarily characterized by?

• Freshwater bodies

• Saltwater environments

• Desert landscapes

• Mountainous regions

Which animal is known to hunt both below and above water as tides change?

• Northern elephant seal

• Striped shore crab

• Sea otter

• Snowy plover

What attracts insects to the sandy beach, providing food for the snowy plover?

• Shells

• Driftwood

• Kelp

• Pebbles

During which season do Northern Elephant Seals arrive on sandy shores?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What is one recommended action to help preserve marine environments?

• Ignore marine conservation efforts

• Eat sustainable seafood

• Pour chemicals down the drain

• Use more plastic products