Scientists have developed a new way to classify the ocean's diverse environments, shedding new light on how marine biomes are defined and changed by nature and humans. Washington State University ...

The first stop in our biome series is the aquatic biome. This broad biome can be broken down into different categories such as marine and freshwater. Remember, not all scientists categorize biomes ...

Climate change is one of the most powerful stressors threatening marine biomes. It is hoped that identifying areas of resilience will provide managers valuable decision-making guidance. A survey of 97 ...

From the Publisher: This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: covers the saltwater biomes that exist along coastline, on the continental shelf, and the open sea, examining all ...

"Covers the freshwater biomes that exist in wetlands, ponds and lakes, and rivers and streams, examining all aspects that define these biomes: vegetation, geographical distribution, challenges posed ...

The creation of organic matter at the ocean's surface by plankton, and its continuous rain to deeper waters, has a profound impact on most of the dissolved components of sea water. The main features ...

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s been a rough year for Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown. Owner Mark Hall tells 12 News that, while they’re not open to the public during Rhode ...