NYIK Flashcards
Examples of open ocean
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian
Shallow waters near coastlines
Rich in nutrients, supporting diverse marine life
Coastal Zone
Other term for Coastal Zone
Littoral
Divided into further layers based on depth and sunlight penetration
Pelagic Zone
Other term for Pelagic Zone
Open Ocean
Found along the edges of continents and islands
Coastal Zone
Temperate and subpolar Regions = ?
Kelp
Closer to equator = ?
Coral
Found along coastlines worldwide where lands meet the ocean
Intertidal Zones
All regions below 200m mark
Deep Sea and Abyssal Zones
Any area with coral
Coral Reefs
Directly attached to shoreline
Fringing Reefs
Separated from shore by lagoon
Barrier Reefs
Ring shaped reefs that form around submerged volcanic islands
Atolls
isolated clusters of coral found between larger reef system
Patch Reefs
Partially enclosed coastal body of water where fresh and salt water mix
Estuaries
low salt content
Still (lentic) or moving (lotic)
Freshwater Ecosystem