1. Ocean Ecosystems Vocabulary…98

2. Vocabulary
Definition
Unique Features/
Examples
Benthos
Plankton
Nekton
Upwelling
Hydrothermal Vents
phytoplankton

3. Ocean Ecosystems Vocabulary…98 Read pages in the COACH book Using the COACH book, define the following words and add any examples or unique features of each one.
Vocabulary
Definition
Unique Features/
Examples
Benthos
Plankton
Nekton
Upwelling
Hydrothermal Vents
phytoplankton
Skip this one…we will do this one together

4. Read pages 147-150 in the COACH book
Fill in your chart as you read (skip phytoplankton-we will add the definition together)

5. OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS…98 Vocabulary Definition Unique Features/ Examples
Benthos
Plankton
Nekton
Upwelling
Hydrothermal Vents
phytoplankton
Organisms that live on or near the bottom of the ocean, sometimes attached to the ocean floor
Kelp, sponges, worms
Small microscopic organisms that move with the currents
Swimming animals
Whales, shark, fish
The movement of nutrient rich waters from the deep ocean to the shallow areas
Most of the fish caught is from this area.
Cracks in the ocean crust that releases minerals and heats the bottom of the ocean
Bacteria and worms live here
Creates oxygen
Bottom of the food chain for all of organisms in the ocean
Plankton that can undergo photosynthesis

6. Phytoplankton DEFINTION: Plankton that can undergo photosynthesis
UNIQUE FEATURES:
Creates oxygen
Bottom of the food chain for all of organisms in the ocean

7. Intertidal Zone Description Organisms Adaptations
between low tide and high tide areas; exposed to air and water
Sea anenome, crabs, star fish, seaweed
Crabs burrow in sand
Mussels attach to the rocks

8. Neretic Zone (coral reefs and kelp forests)
Area from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf
Description
Organisms
Where upwelling occurs
Coral reef
nemo
First day

9. Oceanic Zone Description Organisms Characteristics of Water
The deeper in the ocean you go, the less living organisms you will see.
Oceanic Zone
The area after the continental shelf
Description
Organisms
Characteristics of Water
Whales, sharks, dolphins, anglerfish
Very cold water, limited sunlight, high pressure
Angler attack
Angler
nemo