1. Aquatic Biomes

2. Terrestrial vs. Aquatic Biomes
Terrestrial biomes are ones located on land
In your group list the 6 terrestrial biomes you’ve learned about on the white board.

3. Terrestrial vs. Aquatic Biomes
Aquatic biomes are located in water
What are the two main types of water on the earth?

4. Characteristics of the Marine Biome
Largest biome on earth
Largest amount of photosynthesis and oxygen production from seaweed, algae and phytoplankton worldwide
Most stable ecosystem since water retains heat energy from the sun throughout the seasons
Constant and stable supply of nutrients from terrestrial runoff

5. Zones of the Marine Biome
Deep Sea Submarine