![[BlueTrend Mini Classroom] Sandy Bottom Edition｜Marine Habitat & Wildlife Micro-Learning Series Part 8 ft. Ocean Conservation Administration, Keelung City Government](/_images/d96c82316e44-1440w.webp)
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Marine Habitat Micro-Learning Series
Under the relentless erosion of ocean waves, rocks are gradually broken down into fragments, forming fine sand that carpets the seafloor. Because loose sand lacks the rigid structure of rocky reefs, it offers little for organisms to attach to or shelter under — which is why creature density on sandy bottoms is lower than in reef zones. Nevertheless, the sandy bottom is home to a fascinating community of animals that have mastered the art of burrowing into the sand or camouflaging themselves to match its color perfectly. Finding these masters of disguise is a real test of your sharp eyes! Let's get to know them through our Marine Habitat & Wildlife Micro-Learning Series!
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Habitat Introduction 01 Parapercis sp. (female) 01 Granular swimming crab 03 Phyllodoce sp. 03 Black nudibranch 04 Parapercis sp. (male) 05 Tips for observing sandy bottom ecosystems 06 Reminders for sandy bottom observationWhat Is the Marine Habitat & Wildlife Micro-Learning Series?
BlueTrend Marine Habitat & Wildlife Micro-Learning Series Co-produced with the Ocean Affairs Council — Ocean Conservation Administration and Keelung City Government Our goal is to help everyone rediscover the ocean and its creatures in a fun and approachable way.
Content includes:
- Introduction to Wanghaijuan Chaojing Bay
- Ocean Citizen Scientists
- Sea Lettuce Edition
- Tide Pool Edition
- Under the Rock Edition
- Crustose Coralline Algae Edition
- Soft Coral Edition
- Tree Hydroid Edition
- Crown Sea Urchin Edition
- Sandy Bottom Edition
Parapercis sp. (Sandperch)
Parapercis sp.｜Photo Credit Ｗox
Granular Swimming Crab
Granular swimming crab｜Photo Credit Ｗox
Phyllodoce sp. (Paddle Worm)
Phyllodoce sp.｜Photo Credit Ｗox
Black nudibranch
Black nudibranch｜Photo Credit 李承運
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