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Marine life, sea life or ocean life is the collective ecological communities that encompass all aquatic animals, plants, algae, fungi, protists, single-celled microorganisms and associated …

2021年5月26日 · Toxic spills, oxygen-depleted dead zones, marine debris, increasing ocean temperatures, overfishing, and shoreline development are daily threats to marine life. Part of …

The ocean covers about three-quarters of Earth's surface. Learn about ocean life, Smithsonian ocean research, and what threats the ocean faces.

2019年3月21日 · The vast bodies of water surrounding the continents are critical to life on Earth. But overfishing and global warming threaten to leave oceans barren. Learn about the Earth's …

2025年3月17日 · Marine ecosystem, complex of living organisms in the ocean environment. Marine waters cover two-thirds of the surface of the Earth. In some places the ocean is deeper …

2025年3月27日 · The NOAA research ship Reuben Lasker was surveying ocean conditions off of Southern California when the fires occurred. Scientists aboard collected samples that will help …

Oceans are areas of salty water that fill enormous basins on the Earth’s surface. Even though Earth has one continuous body of saltwater, scientists and geographers divide it into five …

2018年1月26日 · From deep, cavernous trenches to shallow intertidal zones, life thrives in all parts of the ocean. Animals and plants of all shapes, sizes, and species make their home in …

How do wrecks impact marine life? How do manatees stay hydrated? Why is the ocean vital for our survival? What happens in the ocean as a hurricane passes over? What is a marine …