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Coastal Oceans by Mind Map: Coastal Oceans

1. Carbonate Levels

1.1. Increases or decreases

1.1.1. depends on solubility of water

1.1.2. produces proper amounts for oysters to live

2. Carbon Dioxide

2.1. a waste product of the respiratory system

2.1.1. lets the good air go into an organism so it can help that organism survive

2.2. contributes to photosynthesis

2.2.1. helps producers gain energy so they can give it to other organisms

2.2.2. gives oysters energy through producers

3. Temperature

3.1. Increases and decreases in different parts of the world

3.1.1. to prevent extreme weather conditions

3.2. Changes based on the Earth’s rotation

3.2.1. provides the proper environment for different organisms at different times

4. Algae

4.1. It grows using sunlight

4.1.1. helps it to thrive so it can produce oxygen for other organisms

4.2. consumes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen

4.2.1. produces oxygen for other organisms

4.2.2. takes in carbon dioxide that causes climate change

4.2.3. takes away carbon dioxide that can kill the oysters

5. Zooplankton

5.1. Consumer

5.1.1. transfers energy through the food web

5.1.2. controls the population of producers

5.1.3. provides food for the oysters

5.2. Heterotrophic

6. Fish

6.1. Consumes zooplankton

6.1.1. stops overgrowth of zooplankton

6.1.2. stops overgrowth of oysters by limiting their food

7. Sharks

7.1. Consumes fish

7.1.1. stops overgrowth of fish

7.1.2. controls the amount of oyster's predators

8. Rays from the sun

8.1. Emits radiation

8.1.1. supports life on Earth

8.1.2. gives oysters sunlight in order to survive

9. Oxygen

9.1. It is combustible

9.1.1. helps increase fires

9.1.2. gives oysters the ability to breathe

10. Oysters

10.1. opens and closes its shell

10.1.1. Oysters Protect themselves from predators

10.2. turn dirt from the ocean into pearls

10.2.1. preventing irritation inside it

10.2.2. cleaning it's inside

11. Water

11.1. it can turn into solids and gases, and is habitable

11.1.1. gives the oyster a habitat

11.1.2. Provides heat for the oysters in their home.

12. Oyster Beds

12.1. Contains oysters

12.1.1. Provides shelter and a habitat for the oyster

12.1.2. Provides a habitat for other organisms as well

13. Phytoplankton

13.1. Producer

13.1.1. creates food for other organisms

13.1.2. does photosynthesis and gives energy to organisms

13.1.3. provides oysters with food

14. Crabs

14.1. Use their pincers

14.1.1. to protect themselves.

14.1.2. to scare anything away from their area.

14.2. Form a thick exoskeleton shell

14.2.1. to protect themselves

14.3. Eats oysters

14.3.1. to keep the food web balanced

15. pH levels

15.1. Increase and decreases

15.1.1. determines the acidity of an object

15.1.2. provides a good acidity level for an oysters habitat

16. Water Salinity

16.1. makes bodies of water have different salt levels

16.1.1. helps marine life

16.1.2. The salt water helps oysters survive.

17. Seaweed

17.1. removes algae from water

17.1.1. stops overgrowth of algae

17.1.2. keeps the food web going

18. Seagrass

18.1. Changes nutrients into its own food

18.1.1. creates food for other organisms

18.1.2. Does photosynthesis for other organisms

18.1.3. Another producer to maintain the food web in balance.