Marine Biotic Resources

Marine biotic resources refer to the living organisms and biological components found in marine environments, including oceans, seas, and coastal areas. These resources are essential for sustaining life on Earth and have economic, ecological, and cultural significance.

Types of Marine Biotic Resources

Plankton

• Plankton comprises a diverse group of organisms that inhabit aquatic environments. They are unable to move against water currents or, in the case of aeroplankton, wind currents.
• Individual organisms within this group are referred to as plankters.
• Plankton is commonly associated with aquatic habitats, but aeroplankton encompasses airborne forms drifting through the atmosphere.
• Plankton plays a ....