Ocean Literacy Principles:
OLP 5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems
OLP 6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected
Topic List:
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This introduction describes the NGSS Earth and Space Science standards and connects the concepts to Ocean Literacy Principles to build a deeper understanding of the ocean.
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Fishes living in the reef habitat are often dependent on corals as a food source, and have evolved specialized mouth features that enable them to efficiently feed.
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Marine mammals use sound to navigate, find food, find mates, and communicate with each other.