Ecosystems
Explore animals’ ocean homes and learn about ocean habitats from the rocky shore to the deep sea.
Ecosystem
Beaches & dunes
When the people are gone, this habitat seems deserted. Look closely, and you’ll find it's filled with life.
Ecosystem
Coral reefs
Built by tiny sea animals, coral reefs are underwater structures bustling with marine life.
Ecosystem
Coastal wetlands
These low-lying, wet stretches of land are home to an abundant mix of plants, fish, and wildlife.
Ecosystem
Deep sea
The largest ecosystem on Earth lies between the ocean's upper layers and the dark floor of the deep sea.
Ecosystem
Reefs & pilings
Man-made coastal structures like wharfs, piers, and jetties create artificial reefs filled with marine life.
Ecosystem
Rocky shore
Ruled by tides and packed with hardy sea life, the rocky shore is one of the ocean’s toughest habitats.
Ecosystem
Sandy seafloor
Waves constantly churn and shift the sandy seafloor, creating tough conditions for the plants and animals.
Ecosystem
Kelp forest
Giant kelp plants that provide food and shelter for a diverse community of plants and animals.
Ecosystem
Open ocean
The open ocean is a vast, hypnotic world with seemingly no end.
Ecosystem
Coastal waters
These low-lying stretches of land, saturated with water, are home to a mix of plants, fish, and wildlife.