Ocean Role

This passage focuses on the ecological importance of whales. It explains their role in the food chain, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. It emphasizes that whales act as “guardians of the ocean” by maintaining balance in marine ecosystems and supporting global environmental health.

Students develop ecological literacy and content-area vocabulary, learning key concepts like nutrient cycling and food chains. The passage encourages synthesizing information across multiple ideas, strengthening higher-order comprehension. It also fosters environmental awareness through reading and reflection.