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Ecology

Ecology is the study of how ecosystems work as single units. Like our bodies use cells and organs to create one being, groups of plants and animals live together to create a whole ecosystem.

Biomes star
Biomes are major ecological regions within which the biotic (living) communities, both plant and animal, are similar in general characteristics and in their relationship to the abiotic (non-living) physical environment.

The Importance of Coral Reefs star
Coral reefs are to the earth what canaries are to the mine. While the quality of of the environment declines, coral reefs are one of the first to suffer. learn about the special qualities of the coral reefs, and why protecting them helps us.

The Importance of Wetlands star
While we lose about 26 acres of wetland each year in North America, scientists are still learning about the importance of this unique ecosystem. Learn about some of the things we DO know.

The Vocabulary of Environmentalism - A through E star
Environmentalism uses many terms that are unique to the science. This is a glossary of environmental terms. (A through E)

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