The Role of Biotic and Abiotic Factors in the Ocean Biome
Biotic Factors - There are many biotic factors living in the ocean biome, that help each other. There are many biotic factors in the ocean, such as fish, sharks, plants, turtles, stingrays, etc. These animals and plants help each other out, by providing food, shelters, and places to hide from predators. For example, the anemone gives the clown fish a shelter to live in and to hide from predators. If any other animals touches the anemone, it will shock them and hurt them (this will make them scared and never want to come back). The only reason why clown fish are able to touch the plant is because they are covered with a slimy coat of mucus which protects their skin.
Abiotic Factors - Unfortunately, there are too many abiotic factors in the ocean biome, that animals eat. Abiotic factors in the ocean are, cans, plastic, nets, oils, metal, etc. When people polluted into the ocean, animals think it is food and they decide to eat it. Sooner or later, they find out that it is not good for them and they get sick. Unfortunately, this happens to many animals, more and more die or become very sick. If you care about the ocean/animals, don't pollute!