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  What is Marine Biodiversity? Marine diversity is the density of the species that are present in water particularly salt water bodies. This, of course, ranges from the microbes to the whales and other sea creatures. Marine biological diversity as a critical aspect of maintaining the health of the earth and recognized efficacy of its ecosystems with regards to supply of food, medicine, etc. Communities Of Marine Ecosystems Marine environments are highly complex thus the different marine habitats available in the world possess distinct features and inhabitants. Some of the most well-known marine ecosystems include: Coral Reefs: Coral reefs also known as ‘ Barrier Reef ,’ are ranked among the most biodiverse ecosystems otherwise known as ‘the rain forests of the seas’. It supports diverse marine anadromous, estuarine and littoral species; and are critical in maintaining the overall health of the ocean. They also help reduce coastlines erosion, support fish breeding and act as touri...