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.
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