Marine Ecology

Topic overview

Learn the foundations of Marine Ecology.

Marine ecology connects organisms to water chemistry, currents, habitats, and human pressures. Strong study uses food-web models, field data, and careful claims about complex systems.

Learning outcomes for Marine Ecology

1. 1

   Compare reefs, estuaries, open ocean, and coastal habitats

2. 2

   Trace energy and matter through marine food webs

3. 3

   Interpret transects, population data, and water measurements

4. 4

   Evaluate conservation choices and their tradeoffs