biodiversity – n. the many different kinds of plants and animals in an area
marine – adj. relating to the water or the plants and animals that live in the sea
species – n. a group of life forms that are similar and can produce young plants or animals
abundant – adj. plentiful
ecosystem – n. everything that exists in an environment
geographic – adj. belonging to an area or country
top dog – idiom. the most important or powerful person in a group
static – adj. showing little or no change, action, or program