Marine Biology - Ocean Animals & Marine Plants
Marine biology is the study of ocean plants and animals, particularly their adaptations to each other and to such variables as currents, waves, temperature, pressure, water chemistry, and light intensity. The field dates back to the early 19th century. Because marine biology provides practical benefits for the fishing industry, many maritime nations have established marine biology laboratories. The plants and animals of the ocean depend on each other for food, and sometimes for protection. The marine ecology is a closely-knit and delicate system. To learn more about marine animals and marine plants, browse the links on this page.
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| Biologists to Explore 'lost World' of the Arctic Ocean Biologists are about to enter a lost world deep in the greatest tract of unexplored territory on the planet. |
Havens of Newly Found Marine Life Under Threat Deep sea trawling poses risk to coral reef dwellers and prompts campaign for fishing ban to facilitate research. |
| Scientists Discover Deep Sea Enigma Ocean survey could bring to light many unknown species. The creature, as viewed from the submarine moving about the ocean... |
Sea change threatens Antarctic life The Southern ocean is getting warmer and it could mean the loss of thousands of marine species, scientists warn. Sensitive... |
| Ocean Life From sites focusing on dolphins to those profiling sharks, the Internet invites ocean aficionados to get their feet wet. | |