Human Dependence on Ocean Systems

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What is the primary cause of excessive phytoplankton growth in oceans?

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The use of chemical fertilizers that are carried by runoff into rivers.

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What is one positive action humans are taking to help the ocean?

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Creating artificial reefs.

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What is the likely consequence of increased fishing rates in Asia?

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Overfishing will cause an imbalance in marine ecosystems.

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What factors endanger coral reefs?

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Climate change, overfishing, and pollution.

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List some ways humans depend on the ocean.

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Transportation, oxygen, food, weather.

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What is phytoplankton?

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Microscopic plants in the ocean that are a crucial part of the marine food web.

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How do chemical fertilizers affect ocean ecosystems?

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They can lead to nutrient pollution, causing algal blooms that disrupt marine life.

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What is overfishing?

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Catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to population decline.

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What role do coral reefs play in marine ecosystems?

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They provide habitat and shelter for many marine organisms.

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What is the impact of pollution on ocean health?

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It can harm marine life, disrupt ecosystems, and contaminate food sources.

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