Vocabulary in Context: Our Changing Ocean (Set 1)

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Marine

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Relating to the sea; oceanic. Marine animals are those that live in the ocean.

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Legislation

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Laws or regulations made by a governing body. For example, a law banning plastic straws.

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Abundance

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A large quantity of something. Having an abundance of food means having more than enough.

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Sustain

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To support or maintain over time. To sustain means to keep something going.

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Conservation

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The protection and preservation of the environment and natural resources.

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Habitat

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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Debris

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Scattered pieces of waste or remains. Ocean debris includes plastic and other trash.

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Population

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The total number of individuals of a particular species in a specific area.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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Pollution

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, affecting air, water, and land.