Ocean Conservation and Pollution Effects

The video discusses the ocean's significance, covering over 70% of Earth's surface and providing resources like food and transportation. It highlights human impacts such as acidification, noise pollution, and plastic pollution. Acidification affects shellfish and coral reefs, while noise pollution disrupts marine life communication. Plastic pollution leads to microplastics in the food chain and large garbage patches. The video suggests solutions like reducing plastic use and carbon footprint to protect the ocean.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is one major effect of ocean acidification?

• Increased fish population

• Coral reef bleaching

• More algae growth

• Cleaner water

What happens to coral when the temperature rises?

• It expels algae

• It becomes more colorful

• It grows faster

• It attracts more fish

How does noise pollution primarily affect marine animals?

• Increases their food supply

• Enhances their communication

• Improves their navigation

• Disorients them

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch known for?

• Being a natural habitat

• Having clean water

• Being a tourist attraction

• Having more plastic than plankton

What percentage of plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of fishing nets?

• 30%

• 20%

• 60%

• 46%

What is a consequence of microplastics in the ocean?

• They are easily removed

• They are consumed by fish

• They dissolve quickly

• They improve water quality

Which city has banned the use of plastic straws?

• Miami

• Seattle

• New York

• Chicago

What is a suggested way to reduce your carbon footprint?

• Increase thermostat settings

• Ride a bike

• Use more plastic

• Drive more

What is a benefit of reducing single-use plastics?

• Less environmental impact

• More marine life entrapment

• Higher carbon emissions

• Increased ocean pollution