Aquatic ecosystems
Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems (/əˈkwætɪk ˈiːkəˌsiːstəm/) are communities of organisms that live and interact within a water environment. The term is derived from the Latin words 'aqua' meaning water, and 'systema' meaning a system.
Types of Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems can be divided into two main types: Marine Ecosystems and Freshwater Ecosystems.
- Marine Ecosystems (/məˈriːn ˈiːkəˌsiːstəm/) are the largest of all ecosystems and cover over 70% of the earth's surface. They include oceans, seas, salt marshes, intertidal zones, estuaries, lagoons, mangroves, coral reefs, the deep sea, and the sea floor.
- Freshwater Ecosystems (/ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtər ˈiːkəˌsiːstəm/) are water bodies with low salt concentration. They include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, wetlands, swamps, and springs.
Biodiversity in Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems are rich in Biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or on the entire Earth. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems.
Threats to Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems face numerous threats, including Climate Change, Pollution, Overfishing, and Invasive Species. These threats can lead to a decrease in biodiversity and the degradation of the ecosystem.
Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems
Efforts to conserve aquatic ecosystems focus on protecting the biodiversity and maintaining the health of these ecosystems. This can be achieved through various methods such as Sustainable Fishing Practices, Pollution Control, and Habitat Restoration.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aquatic ecosystems
- Wikipedia's article - Aquatic ecosystems
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