PART A
Draw an aquatic ecosystem and explain the factors that are distinct to that ecosystem.
NOTE: You must draw identify at least five organisms to include at least one producer, one consumer, and one decomposer.
PART B
Compare the aquatic ecosystem that you selected with another aquatic ecosystem (including the life found in that ecosystem and the factors).
NOTE: You must identify at least five organisms to include at least one producer, one consumer, and one decomposer.
TYPES OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
1. Flowing Water
2. Standing Water
3. Freshwater
4. Unique Wetlands
5. Estuaries
6. Marine - Coral Reefs
7. Marine - Coastal Ocean
8. Marine - Interidal Zone
9. Marine - Open Ocean
10. Marine - Benthic Zone
FACTORS OF AN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
1. Chemistry
2. Geography
3. Light
4. Depth
5. Salinity
6. Temperature
