AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface and over 90% of life on Earth lives in the ocean. The average temperature of the ocean is 39 degrees F. 3 The marine biome has the greatest biodiversity of all the biomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marine biomes are divided between coral reefs, estuaries, and oceans. The marine biome covers 75% of the earth’s surface, and accounts for 90% of the planet’s water supply.

Detailed explanation-3: -LOCATION: The marine biome is the biggest biome in the world! It covers about 70% of the earth. It includes five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern, as well as many smaller Gulfs and Bays. Marine regions are usually very salty!

Detailed explanation-4: -An ocean biome is mainly divided into four zones: the Intertidal zone, the abyssal zone, the pelagic zone or the open ocean and the benthic zone. The Intertidal zone is where the sea meets the land.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ocean is a huge body of saltwater that covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface.