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oceans

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

oceans

the ultimate aquatic ecosystems
Photo by allyaubry

sunlight

usable sunlight penetrates only about 330ft
Photo by drbob97

open ocean

least productive of all ecosystems

plankton

primary food source
Photo by JesseClaggett

ocean depths

primary food source consists of dead organisms
Photo by gnews pics

ocean threats

unfortunately there is a big list

threats

  • fertilizer runoff
  • industrial waste and sewage
  • overfishing
  • discarded items from boats
  • ...just to name a few

arctic ecosystem

birds, whales & seals feed on plankton
Photo by Ablestock.com

antarctic ecosystem

only continent not colonized by humans