Marine Biology and Ocean Changes Quiz

What are some human activities that significantly impact the oceans?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Mining

• Urbanization

What is Dr. Helen Finl's primary research focus?

• Marine pollution

• Ocean acidification

• Coral bleaching

• Overfishing

How do local factors influence ocean acidification?

• They have no effect

• They can accelerate acidification

• They stabilize ocean chemistry

• They only affect deep ocean areas

Which species are more likely to survive future changes in ocean acidity?

• Species living in deep ocean

• Species with narrow environmental ranges

• Species experiencing high variability in conditions

• Species with calcified shells

What is a key goal of understanding local marine environments?

• To eliminate marine predators

• To mitigate environmental impacts

• To develop new marine species

• To increase fishing quotas

What skills are increasingly important in marine science?

• Meteorological skills

• Botanical skills

• Traditional fishing techniques

• Digital and technological skills

Which educational background is beneficial for marine biology?

• Only physics

• Biology and at least one other science

• Only chemistry

• Only biology

What is a major driver for the migration of marine species?

• Water clarity

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Ocean currents

Which species are likely to benefit from increased carbon dioxide levels?

• Large fish species

• Coral species

• Marine mammals

• Plants like phytoplankton and kelp

What challenge is faced by oyster fisheries on the US west coast?

• Invasive species

• Encroaching acidic waters

• Overfishing

• Pollution