Exploring Marine Ecosystems

Canopy, understory, and how light drives primary production

Freshwater meets saltwater: gradients, productivity, and nursery habitats

Phytoplankton to apex predators and energy transfer in open ocean systems

Wind-driven circulation and why some coasts are biological hotspots

Soil carbon storage, coastal protection, and restoration tradeoffs

Tide pools, stress gradients, and classic zonation patterns on shore

Kelp, estuary, and pelagic vocabulary plus short diagram interpretation

Fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection tied to lecture case studies

Field notes, three labeled photos, and one testable hypothesis about change

Build a 12-node web for your chosen region with citations for two links