Aquatic Habitats
The aquatic world is comprised of a variety of freshwater, saltwater, and brackish habitats. Besides the open ocean, marine habitats include: intertidal zones, sandy shores, rocky shores, salt marshes, estuaries, kelp forests, seagrasses, coral reefs and more, while freshwater habitats include: rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, swamps and more.
Students should research and describe each habitat listed on the flow chart. Use their information and the attached habitat photo cards to identify each habitat.
