Ocean Literacy Principle 2
The ocean and life in the ocean shape Earth
Marine life helps shape coasts, sediments, reefs, food webs, and chemical cycles that influence the planet over time.
Guiding question: How do living things help shape ocean environments and Earth systems?
Short labelLife shapes Earth
Guiding questionHow do living things help shape ocean environments and Earth systems?
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