Human Impact on the Ocean

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

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

Artificial reefs placed on the seafloor enhance marine life by creating new reef habitats.

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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.

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

Fishing regulations create fishing seasons (time of year people are allowed to fish) to allow fish the opportunity to reproduce and increase species population.

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

Recycling trash helps prevent plastic and other unwanted trash from entering our ocean systems.

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

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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? Educating the public helps communities generate interest and engages the public which results in awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the importance of our ocean systems.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to help our oceans?

• Using reusable bags when grocery shopping

• Conserving water

• Riding a bike instead of driving a car

• Littering

Which of the following is a negative human impact on ocean systems?

• Overfishing leading to depletion of fish stocks

• Establishing marine protected areas

• Implementing sustainable fishing practices

• Promoting ocean literacy programs

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