marine plants

"Plants and algae form an important basis of all marine ecosystems. They provide nutrients to animals that eat them and also create oxygen for humans and animals to breathe. This ... title covers the diversity of marine plants and algae that exist as well as the processes they undergo to grow and thrive. Photosynthesis is explained in easy-to-understand language, as is the role of plants and algae in food chains and food webs. Finally, the importance of sea plants and algae, and threats to their existence, is addressed"--Provided by publisher.

Provides insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems and how the seagrass of the California coast inlet called Elkhorn Slough was saved by the activities of sea otters.

Describes different kinds of sea life with images and text.

An illustrated guide to identifying marine mammals, birds, fish, turtles, sharks, rays, invertebrates, and seaweeds along the coast of the northeastern United States and Canada's Maritime Provinces, with range maps and aids for distinguishing similar species.

Describes the animals and plants that live in and around tropical seas.

Describes plants that live under the sea and discusses their ability to adapt to unique situations such as scarcity of light and underwater caves.

Photographs and simple text teach children how ocean plants and animals depend on each other to survive.

Describes plants and animals that live in and around kelp bed forests, including otters, seals, plankton, eels, and octopi.

This version of the classic song explains how the sun feeds the shark living in the dark at the bottom of the sea.