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Study of marine species distribution and processes affecting them.
Cover 71% of Earth, support diverse ecosystems.
Area below the low tide mark, rich in marine life.
Only 50% of solar radiation penetrates the surface.
Formation of organic matter through photosynthesis and chemosynthesis.
Light, nutrients, and temperature.
They provide food for most marine organisms.
Euphotic has sufficient light for photosynthesis; aphotic does not.
Includes Porifera, Cnidaria, Mollusca, and Chordata.
Symbiotic algae that provide nutrients to corals.
Increase in nutrient supply leading to algal blooms.
Bring nutrient-rich water to the surface, enhancing growth.
Vents are associated with volcanic activity; seeps are not.
Physiological and morphological adaptations for high temperature and pressure.
C:N:P ratio that indicates nutrient balance in marine organisms.
Includes diatoms, dinoflagellates, and cyanobacteria.
Variations in solar radiation affect species distribution.
Convert inorganic compounds into organic matter, supporting food webs.
Deep ocean floor, high pressure, low light, and cold temperatures.
Affects calcification processes in organisms like corals and shellfish.
Open water column, home to various marine organisms.