What are some marine biome plant adaptations?

Most animals and plants must survive here, so of course they must adapt. They must find a way to breathe underwater and intake the salt water, so amimals have adapted and grown gills. Gills allow them to breathe in the ocean water. read more

Plants in the marine biome have flexible stems and leaves. This allows them to move freely. Floating plants have air pockets in their stem, which keeps them up in the water. read more

Plant adaptations are also common in the ocean. Marine plants and algae attach firmy to rocks and other things, so waves don't wash them away. Certain seaweeds are tough and leathery, this protects them from being torn or dried out by the sun. So, many organisms in the marine biome must adapt in order to survive. read more

The marine biome is the largest in the world, covering close to 70 percent of the earth's surface. It is also home to the most diverse collection of life: scientists have discovered over a million plant species living in this biome and estimate that there are still nine times this amount yet undiscovered. read more