Characteristics of an Ocean biome
There are three layers to recognize in any ocean biome. The top layer is the euphotic and this is where the water is very shallow. Light is able to reach from the top of the water to the bottom of it for this particular layer. In the middle is the disphotic layer and it allows some light to get to the bottom of it.
The deepest layer of the ocean biome is the apotic layer. It is very deep and light is not able to reach the bottom of it. The water is dark and murky in that area. The temperature of the water will also vary based on the layer that you are talking about within the ocean biome. What is also very interesting is that more than half of all the rainfall that occurs in the world is right there over these various ocean biomes.
The average temperature of any ocean biome is 39 degrees. However, that can change based on the depth of the water, the wind, and if the sun is shining or not. In many areas of the Artic Ocean, it is covered with thick layers of ice for most of the year. The water in an ocean biome is always moving. The warm water is moving from the tropics and the cool water is moving from the poles.
The tide of every ocean biome will be altered twice a day. Due to gravity of the moon, Tides; or ocean levels will go through different fluxes, and affect the lives and eating habits of organisms within the biome.
The ocean is important to humans to the point of survival. 50% of the Eath's oxygen comes from oceanic organisms that perform photosynthesis, such as Phytoplankton and Kelp. The ocean is used as a natural coolent for the atmosphere as it occupies 70% of the Earth's surface. Humans also use the ocean as means of travel, fishing, and for research.
The deepest layer of the ocean biome is the apotic layer. It is very deep and light is not able to reach the bottom of it. The water is dark and murky in that area. The temperature of the water will also vary based on the layer that you are talking about within the ocean biome. What is also very interesting is that more than half of all the rainfall that occurs in the world is right there over these various ocean biomes.
The average temperature of any ocean biome is 39 degrees. However, that can change based on the depth of the water, the wind, and if the sun is shining or not. In many areas of the Artic Ocean, it is covered with thick layers of ice for most of the year. The water in an ocean biome is always moving. The warm water is moving from the tropics and the cool water is moving from the poles.
The tide of every ocean biome will be altered twice a day. Due to gravity of the moon, Tides; or ocean levels will go through different fluxes, and affect the lives and eating habits of organisms within the biome.
The ocean is important to humans to the point of survival. 50% of the Eath's oxygen comes from oceanic organisms that perform photosynthesis, such as Phytoplankton and Kelp. The ocean is used as a natural coolent for the atmosphere as it occupies 70% of the Earth's surface. Humans also use the ocean as means of travel, fishing, and for research.