How Humans Impact the Ocean

What ecosystem are we studying?

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Which of these animals live in the ocean?

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What is pollution?

• Pollution is something that is dirty, unclean, and harmful to the environment (plastic, garbage, gas).

• Pollution is good. Everyone should do it!

• Pollution is when you help the environment.

Pollution is ______ for the ocean.

How do humans impact the ocean? Check all that apply.

• Plastic pollution

• Oil Spills

• Over fishing

How does plastic get into the ocean? Try to name as many ways as you can.

Plastic Pollution in the ocean is bad because:

• animals eat it and get sick

• it looks bad

How does oil spill in the ocean? Name as many ways as you can.

Oil spills in the ocean_______________ . Click all that apply.

• are good for the animals.

• hurt the animals.

• are very hard to clean up.

• happen everyday.

What does overfishing mean?

• People catch too many fish and there are not enough left in the ocean.

• People decide not to fish anymore.