Tree of Life
What is the Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life is a scientific framework used to organise and understand the relationships between living organisms. It shows how species are classified and connected through shared evolutionary history, helping us better understand the incredible diversity of life on Earth.
Within the Grand Blue Project, the Tree of Life provides a structured way to explore marine biodiversity, allowing users to navigate from broad biological groups down to individual species. By understanding these relationships, we can gain a deeper appreciation of how marine organisms have evolved and adapted to life in the ocean.
Explore Marine Biodiversity
Kingdom
The highest level of classification used within the platform, grouping organisms into broad categories of life.
Phylum
Explore major groups of organisms that share fundamental biological characteristics and body structures.
Class
Discover how marine life is divided into large groups such as fish, mammals, corals, crustaceans, and more.
Order
Understand how related families are organised into larger evolutionary groups.
Family
Explore closely related organisms that share common traits and characteristics.
Genus
View groups of species that are closely connected through evolutionary history.
Species
The individual organisms that make up the rich diversity of marine life.
Relationships
Visualise how species are connected within the broader web of life.
Understanding Connections in Nature
Every species is part of a much larger story. The Tree of Life helps reveal the connections between organisms, showing how different species share common ancestors and have evolved over millions of years.
By exploring these relationships, users can move beyond simple identification and develop a deeper understanding of marine biodiversity, evolution, and the complex systems that support life in our oceans.
Connected to the Marine Species Library
The Tree of Life works alongside the Marine Species Library, providing a structured pathway for exploring marine organisms through their scientific classification. Every species profile is linked to its place within the broader biological hierarchy, making it easier to discover related species and understand their relationships.
Connected to the Marine Species Library
The Tree of Life works alongside the Marine Species Library, providing a structured pathway for exploring marine organisms through their scientific classification. Every species profile is linked to its place within the broader biological hierarchy, making it easier to discover related species and understand their relationships.