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Oceans & Seas
Biome
The ocean biome is the vast, interconnected saltwater ecosystem covering most of the planet. Home to whales, sharks, fish, and microscopic plankton, oceans help regulate Earth's climate and support global biodiversity.
A school of scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini). Image credit: © Tomas Kotouc