The marine biome is the largest of all the biomes in the world.

FACT 1

The marine biome is divided into three ecosystems- Oceans, coral reefs and estuaries.

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90% of the world’s volcanic activity occurs in the marine biome.

FACT 3

The marine biome is home to over 200,000 species of organisms, while thousands are still waiting to be discovered.

FACT 4

Many scientists believe life originated in the marine biome around 3.8 to 4 billion years ago.

FACT 5

Majority of the earth’s oxygen comes from the oceans.

FACT 6

The longest mountain range in the world is 90% underwater.

FACT 7

Over the centuries, many ships have sunk in the oceans and seas, taking with them various treasures such as paintings, gold, silver.

FACT 8

Marine ecosystem has a complex food web.

FACT 9

Climate change, pollution and plastics are major threats to the marine biome.

FACT 10
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