Marine
The term Marine can refer to various contexts, primarily focusing on the military branch, the environment, or the fauna adapted to life in the sea:
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. Here are some key points:
- Founded: November 10, 1775, by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
- Role: Amphibious and expeditionary warfare, providing forces for joint operations with other branches of the military.
- Motto: "Semper Fidelis" (Latin for "Always Faithful").
- Notable Engagements: The Battle of Iwo Jima, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the War in Afghanistan.
Marine Environment
The marine environment encompasses the oceans, seas, and other saline water bodies:
- Ecosystems: Marine ecosystems include coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and the deep-sea environment.
- Biodiversity: It hosts a vast array of life forms, from microscopic plankton to the largest animal on earth, the Blue Whale.
- Human Impact: Issues like overfishing, pollution, acidification, and climate change significantly affect marine environments.
Marine Life
Marine life refers to organisms that live in the sea, including:
- Fish: Over 20,000 known species of fish, ranging from small reef fish to large pelagic species like the Tuna and Sharks.
- Mammals: Including whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions.
- Invertebrates: Such as jellyfish, octopuses, and various crustaceans.
- Plants and Algae: From seaweeds to phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food web.
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