There are currently around 170.000 species of marine invertebrates in the ocean. The number could rise as more species are discovered. Marine invertebrates are so diverse and they spread out…
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Marine sediments are deposit of small particles from rock and soil. They are gathered from weathering rocks, ice, land and even the outer space. These sediments cover a great surface…
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Pacific Islands are the islands around the Pacific Ocean. They include a lot of small islands from various countries such as Japan, America or the Philippines. Since these islands have…
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Marine phytoplankton is often nicknamed as the grass that lies in the ocean. Despite how tiny phytoplankton could be, the ocean would be doomed without it. There are a lot…
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Marine protected areas are sanctuaries to help the marine species to thrive. With healthy marine creatures, the ocean can also carry out its natural functions properly. The demand for marine…
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Acidification happens when the ocean turns to be more and more acidic. It’s a form of ocean degradation that will cause the demise of many marine creatures. There’s no denying…
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We’ve been taught that photosynthesis takes place in plants on land. But does it also happen under water? Indeed, it does. The ocean also experiences photosynthesis. It’s a process that…
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Although corals may seem like plants, they are actually animals. Corals are closely related to the jellyfish species and live in colonies. These corals breathe life into Great Barrier Reef.…
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For those who cares about the ocean, one of the main goals is to contribute in keeping the coral reef system healthy. After all, it is an ecosystem that can…
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The ocean is big enough to contain the biggest marine creatures but also the smallest ones. Marine microbiology specialises in studying those microorganisms. Though they may be difficult to see…