Symbiotic Relationships Cownfish and anemane ae related through marualism, in which they both bene from their interaction The nemane protects the cownfsh by ancealing within fs posonous arms, 36 wel a leaving scraps o is meals fr the Clowntih to consume, In tur, the ‘towntih ris the anemone of parasites, wards away predators, and even offers nutrients by way ofits excrement. Another example of mutualism is Snglerfsh and bioluminescent bacteria In {is Felationship she bioluminescent bacteria attracts both prey and mates to ‘he anglerfish, and the fsh provides te bacteria with nutrients and place te lve Preservation ‘As global warming affects the Earth this biome is being affected by varying temperature patterns and an increase in carbon dioxide gas. In addition to ‘these environmental factors, human waste and toxins that wind up in oceans have negative impacts on this, biome, We can help to preserve the marine benthic zone by reducing pollution and waste caused by humans, Citations Ward, “Meet he Tey Bacteria That Give Aegeds Surisng acs Atauthe Ocean terunicon ping as abonte The perfect ‘mina sina athon vacation for any MARINE BENTHIC FLORA” Marine Ecology ROP ocean lover! Sones, Univers of Agave Fate, Portugal ‘cobs netnanplehareico/as)-0204 pa eac, Jane 8. Compbel Biology, AP Eaton, Pearson Education Benjamin Commings, 207 Riveting Facts Abou the Marine Biome You Prony San Kron” Scencesuch, Sceneesrach Seveneerruceconvarine ames, shes Their Spooky Glow" Ocean Portal Smithonian Smthronians National Mureum of Nbtwra Histon san 2018 Ocean seul acean newsmeet ny bacteragve Sralertshes heir spooky iow By: Kunzang Namgyal (E/F Even)What is it? “The marine benthic zane most comnmeniy Telerredto asthe sexfoey and duet te ire Fane of depts esa very diverse area The bentne one begins shallow coset the shore {nd jus as Suey asthe ean far arop, {he depth ofthe benthic ane ncreases The Shatner areas ave ener wary on pressure ang receve ample snip and Erygen Meare, a depth increase, temperatures drops, sunt penetration Sneresres, oxygen evls decree an Pressure nresres vere temperatures drop Sion a5-2°C The deeper parts ofthe bene Zanes are not affectes by Season butte Shatner pars vary in temperature aeording {oltive sfyear and locaver since the marine berone biome is presetin al Boats of Saltwater elmate and preataten a0 ary tased on season an locacer The enalon rear ofthe manne tenticbiome the perfect lace fr srarelers and bepnnee Saba avers, and te deep ocean the beste Zone encompasses erect or any oventurous avers Fauna Adaptations ‘Animals halve in ths region ate known as bottom feeders ‘Unik ether aura these armas ae able fo thtand great Srunts pressure due to ne depth thin they lve: One ‘jpe a! bemhosare“youndioh fa very dense fh tht have negative buoyancy Some example ofthese fo ae C08, hava and funder. nese fan Rave Nat hades ith {amoutaed stn s0 at ney cn remain undetected By predators nhl feding om other sale organisms such 38 Syrer cams, and smalerate Tse sale rgoname re protecea by theirhardoster shel ana sharp pincers Other {rrtaceane suena bster lve the bene fone and {ed upon algae Aoar rom these gee organisms "covengers an dtr eccers ror the Beene Toe tng Secomposed organi matter letngin the ocean Flora Adaptations | “The benthic level covers abroad ares of any body of viaer therefore making ts flra very averse One comple ora alge sucha edge, brown signe, Bie preen lge, sateen tlp Ala ae able fo Sunde inthe deepest parts ofthe sesh because they feria certain acessary pigment which allow them fo Faves te ite ight that resenes he deepest parts of {he ocean Kelp prow thei upto 175 feet oder te soso 35 much sunlight as possible, ferent pes ff ta grass suchas ale rash, manatee pasa Shoal ras ase occupy te vente ane. Sea sass [Zowrinshallon ster because heeds ot of uni ‘ine malon waters are on led wth carents cue tether ron to shore ana sea grass must sew ‘Seep, tong ots teremanin one ace Fun Facts ‘There are many nteresing facts about the marine benthic biome for example, massive creatures such 35 {aasalsquis and mons sed Cans oam the ‘eepest pars of ne aean, Anoter colt regarding huge anals Swale al" which whens whale des Sndsinte tothe bottom ofthe ocean, esting 008 Source fr age range of orgasms fr «period a Sime: teas, way Soon underwater Primary routes and erzanoms that ve nthe ocean dle ad oat down int the maine benthic Tone te-marine nan” Ao adh, we hve explored ies than 10% of ‘he ocean whch means that by expiring the het Soh we coud learns mich moreaboutthe marine benthic se and discover hundreds of new cesar! 4A