Introduction to Marine Biology

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Introduction to Marine Biology
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Marine Biology vs. Oceanography

• Marine Biology, is the study of life in the
  ocean.
• Oceanography is the study of the physical
  characteristics of the ocean
• (temperature, pressure, density, salinity,
  light, sound, and movements of the ocean water)

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The Water Planet

• Our Earth is made up of 71 water.
• Most of that water is marine (salt).
• Less than 10 of the Earths water is freshwater.

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Class Work

1. Grab a Textbook up front!
2. Read pages 3-6.
3. Answer section review questions 1-3 on pages 6,7.