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Dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves, where unique ecosystems thrive and every creature plays an essential role. From the vibrant colors of coral reefs to the stealthy camouflage of ocean animals, understanding marine environments is crucial. Discover how humans can conserve these vital habitats for future generations, the importance of biodiversity, and the delicate balance within ocean depths. By learning about the niches of various species and the challenges they face, we can become better stewards of our planet's precious resources.
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Unit 4: In the Deep Theme 8: Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea http://www.thefeltsource.com/SealLifeMed.JPG
environment- the surroundings of a living thing http://www.bayareaalliance.org/images/e-Environment.jpg Humans need to take care of our environment for future generations.
niche- the specific place in which a plant or animal lives http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/groundhog-picture.jpg A groundhog lives in a niche where he is safe.
camouflage- a covering, such as a skin color or pattern, that helps something blend in with its surroundings http://www.piculous.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/animal-camouflage-1.jpg The frog camouflages itself to be protected in the wild.
transparent– something you can see through http://www.travelizmo.com/archives/Hammacher-Schlemmer-Transparent-Canoe-Kayak.jpg Riding in a transparent boat would be a great way to see underwater sea life.
conserve- to be careful not to waste it https://www2089.ssldomain.com/grassrootsenvironmentalproducts/productimages/W6472-LRG.jpg One must conserve electricity in order to keep the light bills down.
depth- the distance from top to bottom or front to back http://www.filebuzz.com/software_screenshot/full/128308-In_The_Depth.jpg The world’s ocean has an average depth of 13,000 ft.
beneath- to be under or lower than http://zoodesign.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/800px-georgia_aquarium_-_ocean_voyager_tunnel_jan_2006.jpg The view beneath from the aquarium is spectacular.
dependent- to rely on someone or something for what you need https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/gmiller/gde_schematic.png Plants are dependent on water to make oxygen.
scavenge- to search for something useful, such as food http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/data/media/4/eagle-scavenger_836.jpg Eagles scavenge the area in search for food.
endangered- a plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing from existence http://mrscjacksonsclass.com/endangered.jpg It is important to protect the animals on the endangered species list.