From coast to the deep ocean, everything you need to know about marine ecosystems
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What are marine ecosystems?
Marine ecosystems are diverse environments in the ocean, such as coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and deep-sea habitats
What are seagrass meadows?
Seagrass meadows are underwater ecosystems formed by seagrass plants that grow in shallow coastal waters, providing habitat, food, and nursery grounds for a variety of marine life.
What are coral reefs?
Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems made up of colonies of corals polyps that build calcium carbonate structures.
About the Authors
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better