Exploring Marine Ecosystems and Habitats

Oceans, river mouths and coral reefs are all part of the huge marine biome, the biggest biome on Earth. Find out why this salty habitat is so important for life on land as well as in the oceans.

Dividing the Earth up by its biomes is one way of making sense of the different landscapes we see. A biome is a large region of the Earth with its own climate, landscape, plants, soils, animals and water systems, all of which interact to create the biome's features. Find out how each biome is unique, and what effects humans are having on them.

Features:

• Easy-to-understand language
• Enticing fact boxes
• Created for teachers and students
• Images and infographics that extend the text information
• Addresses the effects of climate change
• Perfect resources for finding out about landscapes, the water cycle, animal habitats, and adaptations