Marine Species in AP Environmental Science

Definition

Marine species refer to any living organisms that inhabit saltwater environments such as oceans, seas, and estuaries. They include a wide range of organisms such as fish, marine mammals, corals, and plankton.

Related terms

Biodiversity:

The variety of life forms within an ecosystem or across the entire planet.

Overfishing:

The practice of catching fish faster than they can reproduce, leading to depletion of fish populations.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Designated areas in the ocean where human activities are restricted or regulated to conserve marine ecosystems and protect vulnerable species.