| The ocean is a vast and mysterious place that a lot of | | | | habitats and the basic layout of the area. Many of the |
| people do not know much about. There is a whole | | | | creatures and plants that live at the bottom of the |
| underwater world out there that is filled with all kinds of | | | | ocean are a staple food source for larger animals so |
| plants, animals, and organisms that all play a role in the | | | | the destruction of these habitats could have extremely |
| ocean's ecosystem. Having a better understanding of | | | | far reaching effects as they travel through the food |
| the ocean's makeup can help people in their efforts to | | | | chain. |
| preserve the well being of the ocean and all of its | | | | The critters that are located in these habitats also do a |
| inhabitants. A benthic habitat is something that not | | | | lot for the well being of the water as well. Creatures |
| many people are familiar with, yet they are one of the | | | | like clams and mussels filter the water through |
| many important elements within the ocean. These | | | | themselves, extracting pollutants and other matter that |
| habitats are located on the ocean floor and involve the | | | | might be floating in the water. A benthic habitat can do |
| life that takes place at the bottom of the ocean. | | | | a lot to maintain good water quality in an area. If the |
| The creatures and construction of these habitats vary | | | | habitat is hurt then these filtering creatures no longer |
| depending on the depth of their location, but they are a | | | | have a home and can no longer do their job properly. It |
| fundamental part of oceanic life. Preserving these | | | | is important to protect the fundamental elements that |
| habitats is extremely important since they are the | | | | allow the rest of the ocean's life to continue on happily |
| building blocks upon which the rest of the ocean's life | | | | and healthily. Focusing on the little parts that make up |
| relies on. A benthic habitat like a coral reef provides a | | | | the big picture is essential for real good to be done. |
| home to countless critters as well as protects other | | | | |