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 * Ocean Biome **




 * Coral Reefs ** Coral reefs are groups of organisms found along the coast of continents and islands. Coral reefs are often called the rain forests of the sea. Coral reefs are some of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Coral reefs are fragile ecosystems they are very sensitive to cold water.

** Estuaries ** Estuaries are the areas were fresh water meets the ocean or saltwater. Estuaries are the most heavily populated areas in the world. Of the 32 largest cities in the world 22 are located on estuaries.



**﻿Ocean Info**
 * 1)  **Average Temparture: 66 degrees fahrnheit**
 * 2)  **Humidity: 100%**

**﻿Animals**  ** The sea slug is a group of shell-less saltwater snails. **   **The Man-O-War is found in warm water. The Man-O-War is a jelly like creature that lives**  **near the surface of the ocean.** **The whale shark is a slow moving filter feeding shark found in the ocean. The whale shark is the largest fish and lives in warm oceans.**

**Plants**  **Giant Kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms in the world, it can grow 2ft a day.** ** Red tide is a large concentration of small organisms in which algae accumulates rapidly. **