Exploring Marine Destruction

What is coral reef degradation and why is it harmful?

• Coral reef degradation improves fish populations.

• Coral reef degradation is harmful because it results in loss of biodiversity, affects fisheries, and reduces coastal protection against storms and erosion.

• Coral reefs are unaffected by climate change.

• Coral reef degradation increases coastal tourism.

How does overfishing affect marine ecosystems?

• Overfishing improves habitat quality for marine life.

• Overfishing increases fish populations and promotes biodiversity.

• Overfishing has no impact on marine ecosystems.

• Overfishing negatively impacts marine ecosystems by disrupting food chains, reducing biodiversity, and degrading habitats.

What are the effects of plastic pollution on ocean life?

• Plastic pollution has no impact on ocean life whatsoever.

• Plastic pollution only affects coastal areas, not the open ocean.

• Plastic pollution improves ocean life by providing new habitats.

• Plastic pollution harms ocean life through ingestion, entanglement, and ecosystem disruption.

What causes ocean acidification and what are its effects?

• Ocean acidification is caused by increased CO2 emissions, leading to lower pH levels in ocean water, which negatively affects marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate structures.

• Ocean acidification is caused by increased plastic waste in the ocean.

• Ocean acidification is primarily caused by overfishing in marine ecosystems.

• Ocean acidification leads to higher temperatures in ocean water.

How does marine habitat loss impact fish and other sea creatures?

• Marine habitat loss leads to the creation of new species and increased biodiversity.

• Marine habitat loss increases fish populations by providing more breeding grounds.

• Marine habitat loss negatively impacts fish and other sea creatures by reducing their populations, disrupting ecosystems, and decreasing biodiversity.

• Habitat loss has no effect on sea creatures and their ecosystems.

What are the consequences of climate change on the oceans?

• Increased fish populations

• The consequences of climate change on the oceans include rising temperatures, ocean acidification, sea level rise, and disrupted marine ecosystems.

• Decreased salinity levels

• Stable ocean temperatures

Why are coral reefs important for marine biodiversity?

• Coral reefs are mainly used for commercial fishing only.

• Coral reefs are crucial for marine biodiversity as they support diverse marine life, provide habitat, and maintain ecosystem health.

• Coral reefs are primarily important for freshwater species.

• Coral reefs have no impact on ocean currents.

How can we reduce plastic pollution in our oceans?

• Increase the use of plastic bags

• Ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself

• Promote the production of more plastic products

• Implement strategies to reduce single-use plastics, increase recycling, organize clean-ups, support legislation, encourage sustainable practices, and educate the public.