algae
primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
anemone
marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton
benthic
of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
leatherback
wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle
plankton
the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
polyp
a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
salinity
the relative proportion of salt in a solution
tectonic
pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust
tsunami
a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
