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![]() Estuaries - Learn more about these coastal areas where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. Shores - Life at the seashore isn't a day at the beach for the organisms that live there! Ocean Zones - The open ocean makes up about 65 percent of ocean water and the organisms that live in this environment must be adapted to a wide variety of conditions. Plankton -This is where it all starts, plankton is the foundation of the ocean food web. Nekton- If it swims or moves on its own, it's a nekton! Squid and Octopus - From the same group as clams, these creatures have some unique adaptations that help them survive in the ocean. Bony Fish- Bony fish come in many shapes, sizes and colors, but they all have some things in common. Sharks and Rays - These efficient predators play an important role in the ocean food web. Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales - These ocean mammals that "talk" and "sing" are uniquely adapted for life in the water. Benthos: Life On the Ocean Floor - On the ocean floor you'll find a unique world! | Did You Know?![]() ... that estuaries protect inland areas from flooding and storm damage. ... many estuaries are in danger from development. What Do You Think?![]() NatureFiles
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