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Created by: Reagan McCabe, Shannon Watson, Ella Kowaleski, Alexandria Hall, Isabella Clarke and Jordyn Boscia
BIOL 102L - 006, TA - Grant Foster
September 14, 2022
Introduction
Introduction
Costal Marine Ecosystems are classified as where land and water come together with examples being bays, estuaries, mangroves, salt marshes and wetlands. (Neal, Emily)
There are a wide range of marine plant and animal organisms that call this ecosystem home. (Neal, Emily)
They often include many beaches, cliffs, and coral reefs. (Neal, Emily)
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Areas within the costal marine ecosystem often have areas that humans use for various activities such as snorkeling, fishing, agriculture, textiles, recreation and tourism. (Neal, Emily)
Threats to the Coastal Marine Ecosystem
Threats to the Coastal Marine Ecosystem
Climate Change
E.g. - Greenhouse gases have led to a increase in ocean and air temperature
Environmental/Human Factors
E.g. - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Toxic Algeae
E.g. - Karenia Brevis
Altered Salinity
E.g. - Desalination plants, freshwater diversions, and inlet channelization
References
References
Crain, C.M., Halpern, B.S., Beck, M.W. and Kappel, C.V. (2009), Understanding and Managing Human Threats to the Coastal Marine Environment. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1162: 39-62. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04496.x
Neal, Emily. “Coastal Ecosystem Facts.” Sciencing, 22 Nov. 2019, https://sciencing.com/coastal-ecosystem-7675093.html.
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