![]() ![]() They reshape the marine environment to create habitats for other organisms. Corals, kelp, mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses are the “eco-engineers” of the coasts. Ocean and coastal habitats can be created by species living in them. Most of the open ocean habitats are found in the deep ocean beyond the edge of the continental shelf. Most ocean life can be found in coastal habitats on the continental shelf, even if this area occupies only 7% of the total ocean area. ![]() Ocean habitats can be divided into two: coastal and open ocean habitats. Plant and animal species are able to adapt to certain habitat conditions, including movement of water, amount of light, temperature, water pressure, nutrients, availability of food, and saltiness of water. Some habitats are shallow, sunny and warm. Within each ecosystem there are habitats or places in the ocean where plants and animals have adapted to survive. Each biome has its own unique biodiversity and subset of ecosystems. A biome is a large area with a distinctive climate, geology and oceanography. The ocean is the largest of all the biomes on earth. Earth received its nickname the “Blue Planet” because water covers almost three-quarters of its surface. ![]()
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