Georgia Habitats: Atlantic Ocean 3rd Grade Life Science Standard: S3L1a

Standards Life Science S3L1. Students will investigate the habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on their habitat. Differentiate between habitats of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamp, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and the organisms that live there. Identify features of green plants that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. Identify features of animals that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. Explain what will happen to an organism if the habitat is changed.

Atlantic Ocean

Location: Creates the beaches of Georgia.

Touches the southeast corner of Georgia Features

100 miles of coastline with Georgia Saltiest ocean in the world More Features 100 miles of coastline with Georgia Saltiest ocean in the world

The largest unknown habitats in the Atlantic Ocean is the More Features Creates the beaches of Georgia The largest unknown habitats in the Atlantic Ocean is the reef system. The highlight is the Grays Reef.

Animals in the Atlantic Grays Reef houses several animal species.

From sharks, trout and flounder Angelfish and butterflyfish

As well as endangered species like Right Whale Manatee Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Other animals in the Atlantic Crabs Shrimp oysters

Animal features that allow them to live and thrive: Have gills to breathe under water or can hold their breath for a long time. Can survive in salt water. Can move quickly underwater to capture food or elude predators (fins, flippers, etc.)

These plants include but are not limited to: Seaweed Pennyworts Algae Seagrass sea oats (along coast) morning glories (along coast).

Plant features that allow them to live and thrive: Deep roots attach to underwater rocks. Plants can grow in ocean’s salt water. Flexible stems that can withstand water movement

Coast Plants