gastropub crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. Rainforest: Dense, lush forests near the equator, with the highest biodiversity on Earth.
  2. 4. Efforts to restore damaged ecosystems to their natural, healthy state. Grassland: Grasslands in mountainous regions, characterized by unique flora and fauna.
  3. 6. Destruction: The complete elimination of habitats, often due to human activities.
  4. 10. Zone: Shallow part of the ocean over the continental shelf, rich in nutrients and marine life, including crustaceans.
  5. 12. Protecting natural environments from human impact to maintain their current state.
  6. 13. Habitat Fragmentation: The division of continuous habitats into smaller, isolated patches.
  7. 14. Grasslands with scattered trees, found in tropical and subtropical regions.
  8. 15. Forest: Forests where trees shed their leaves annually, supporting a variety of wildlife.
  9. 16. (Boreal Forest): Coniferous forests found in northern regions, rich in wildlife.
  10. 19. Aquatic animals with exoskeletons, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.
  11. 21. Grassland: Regions dominated by grasses, with large herbivores and periodic fires.
  12. 23. Zone: The uppermost layer of the ocean (0-200 meters) where sunlight penetrates, supporting photosynthesis.
  13. 24. A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow, shaping landscapes and affecting sea levels.
Down
  1. 1. Arid regions with extreme temperatures, home to specially adapted plants and animals.
  2. 2. Degradation: The decline in habitat quality, impacting the organisms that live there.
  3. 5. Wetlands fed by mineral-rich surface or groundwater, hosting a diverse plant community.
  4. 7. Zone: The midnight zone (1,000-4,000 meters), completely dark, housing deep-sea species adapted to high pressure and low light.
  5. 8. Areas where water saturates the soil, including:
  6. 9. Cold, treeless regions with permafrost, found in the Arctic and on high mountains.
  7. 11. Wetlands with standing water and trees or shrubs.
  8. 13. Zone: The twilight zone (200-1,000 meters), with minimal light and a unique array of bioluminescent organisms.
  9. 17. Wetlands with spongy peat deposits, acidic waters, and a unique plant community.
  10. 18. Zone: The vast open ocean beyond the continental shelf, divided into various zones based on depth and light penetration.
  11. 20. A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater, essential for fresh water supply.
  12. 22. Wetlands dominated by herbaceous plants.