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Coastal Structure and Habitats
The Indian Ocean coast includes many different regions and countries, including Africa, Indonesia, Madagascar and Australia. The coastlines are continuously changing and due to the movements of water and sediment. Erosional coastlines include cliffs and platforms, where sediments are removed from the area. Depositional coastlines include beaches and deltas, where sediments are accumulated and distributed. The coastal regions make up 10% of the ocean area, but accounts for nearly 90% of all marine species. Knowing that, it is easy to understand that there are many various forms of wildlife and marine life calling the coastal region their home. This is where many stages of the reproduction cycle occur, including turtle nesting (pictured above). The green turtle, currently listed on the endangered species list is one of the species of coastal nesting turtles. Also nesting on the coast, includes many species of crabs and birds. Hidden from the outside world underneath the water, the marine life makes their home along the coast as well. There are many coral reefs along these coastal regions, where clown fish can be found in large groups hiding from predators in sea anemones. But of course there are many other animals live in habitats along the coast.
Marine Species List
Clown Fish
Great White Shark
Bottlenose Dolphins
Sea Turtles
Blue Whale
Longneck Eel
Reef Manta Ray
Crabs
Oysters
Mollusc
Corals
Plankton
and many more...
Great White Shark
Bottlenose Dolphins
Sea Turtles
Blue Whale
Longneck Eel
Reef Manta Ray
Crabs
Oysters
Mollusc
Corals
Plankton
and many more...
Graphical Food Web
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