Marine Ecology and Biodiversity

Marine ecology and biodiversity is the scientific study of marine ecosystems in relation to their biotic and abiotic environment. Marine ecosystems have a large biodiversity and are essential for the sustenance of terrestrial and marine environments. This is because marine organisms are responsible for maintaining carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and nutrient cycles as well as contributing significantly to the world's total photosynthetic output. Pollution caused by human activities, mostly thr...