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- The term marine comes from the Latin mare, meaning “sea” or “ocean”.
- Marine life is also known as sea life, or ocean life.
- It is made up of the plants, animals and other organisms that live in the seas and oceans.
- They feed us, regulate our climate, and generate most of the oxygen we breathe.
- They also serve as the foundation for much of the world’s economy.
- Living things in the oceans are placed in three groups, Plankton, nekton and benthos.
- The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth.
- It is the planet’s life support system.
- The ocean is essential for all life on Earth, including humans.
- We should reduce pollutants and waste to conserve marine life.