Use the navigational bar to above to move through each specific ecosystem, resources and adaptations.

Journey into a biome that goes to extremes! How deep can you go in the ocean? Why is this biome so vital to us? What types of plants and animals live in this biome? Do they require special adaptations and if so what are they? Why would anyone want to live there? You will learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore this diverse biome. Remember to complete the scavenger hunt questions and complete your data collection sheet as you move through this area of the world.

Water is the common link among the five biomes and it makes up the largest part of the biosphere, covering nearly 75% of the Earth’s surface. Aquatic regions house numerous species of plants and animals, both large and small. In fact, this is where life began billions of years ago when amino acids first started to come together. Without water, most life forms would be unable to sustain themselves and the Earth would be a barren, desert-like place. Although water temperatures can vary widely, aquatic areas tend to be more humid and the air temperature on the cooler side.

The aquatic biome can be broken down into two basic regions, freshwater (i.e, ponds and rivers) and marine (i.e, oceans and estuaries).