Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Powerpoint Lecture
This lecture provides students with an overview of the major types of aquatic ecosystems. Students will learn about the different layers found within freshwater lakes and ponds as well as the ocean itself. A short section on the importance of biodiversity is also found at the end of this lecture.
Essential concepts: Aquatic Ecosystems, coral reefs, beaches, wetlands, estuaries, swamps, bogs, marsh, fresh water, saline, littoral, benthic, benthos, nekton, plankton, aphotic, disphotic, aquatic biology, biodiversity, endangered species, invasive species, poaching, extinction.
