Human Impact on Ocean Ecosystems

Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems? The great pacific garbage patch collects trash from our oceans currents from around the world.

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• Negative Human Impacts on Ocean Systems

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

Human development in wetlands, estuaries, and protected bays.

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

An increase in carbon emissions means the oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide which results in more acidic ocean water.

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

Warmer global temperatures have caused glaciers to melt resulting in higher ocean levels which displace humans and destroy wetlands.

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

Warmer ocean waters create more frequent and stronger storms

• Positive Human Impact on Ocean Systems

• Negative Human Impacts on Ocean Systems

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

Fishing licenses regulate the number of fish and the size of fish that can be caught.

• Positive Human Impact on Ocean Systems

• Negative Human Impacts on Ocean Systems

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Is the following an example of a positive or negative impact on the earth's ocean systems?

• Positive Human Impact on Ocean Systems

• Negative Human Impacts on Ocean Systems

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Which of the following is a major consequence of ocean acidification caused by increased carbon dioxide absorption?

• Coral bleaching

• Increased fish populations

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Enhanced marine biodiversity

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What is the primary cause of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Natural ocean currents

• Increased marine biodiversity

• Human waste and pollution

• Coral reef expansion

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How does overfishing impact ocean ecosystems?

• Increases biodiversity

• Disrupts food chains

• Enhances coral growth

• Reduces water pollution

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