Ecosystem Connectors

The Species That Hold It All Together

Some species are more than participants—they’re organisers, stabilisers, and builders. These animals keep ecosystems in check and food webs flowing. Without them, habitats can collapse. Understanding their role helps us see the ocean as a living system, where every part is connected.

Floating on their backs, cracking open shells, sea otters may look playful—but their role in protecting kelp forests makes them silent ecosystem heroes.

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Dressed in tropical colours and armed with beak-like teeth, parrotfish do more than dazzle—they reshape reefs, one bite at a time.

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Not all ocean habitats are the same—some teem with colour and movement, while others lie hidden in darkness. Coral reefs, mangroves, kelp forests, and deep-sea vents all support life in ways we’re still discovering. How do these ecosystems function, and why do they matter?

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The ocean does more than just house marine life—it controls our planet’s weather and climate. From powerful currents to massive storms, it shapes the world around us in ways we don’t always see.

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Miles below the surface lies a world unlike any other—where creatures glow, pressure is immense, and volcanoes erupt underwater. How do animals survive in this extreme environment? And how do scientists explore the unknown?

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The ocean is changing faster than ever—warming waters, rising seas, and plastic pollution threaten marine life and ecosystems. But how do these changes happen, and what can we do to protect our blue planet?

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