Science and Research - Research Article from UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 49 pages of information about Science and Research.

Science and Research - Research Article from UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 49 pages of information about Science and Research.
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Marine (ocean) biology is the study of the function, biodiversity, and ecology of the animals and plants that live in the ocean. An organism's function is how it lives and grows in its environment. Biodiversity refers to the wide range of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms such as bacteria that live in the ocean. Ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms as well as the relationships between organisms and their environment. In order to do their work, marine biologists incorporate information and techniques from a broad range of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, geology (the study of rocks), paleontology (the study of fossils), and geography (the study of locations on Earth).

Many factors make the marine environment a unique place for animals and plants to live. The marine environment is fluid, which affects the way organisms move and breathe. A variety of chemicals are...

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