Ocean Literacy Principles:
OLP 5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems
Topic List:
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This introduction describes the NGSS Life Science standards and connects the concepts to Ocean Literacy Principles to build a deeper understanding of the ocean.
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In the open ocean, competition for resources and space is fierce and organisms work to maximize their abilities in order to survive.
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Natural selection is the relative survival and reproduction of individuals based on their adaptation to the environment.