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Problems with Life Below Water - Coggle Diagram
Problems with Life Below Water
Climate Change
As a result of climate change, oceans are becoming warmer, more acidic, and less oxygenated.
the ocean's water becoming more acidic.
Overfishing and unsustainable aquaculture
Over 80% of the assessed stocks in most fisheries are currently completely or overfished. 50% of captured fishing is illegal.
Uncontrolled fish farming has and can result in increased pollution and a loss of species diversity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZFBhJwct8
Run off and industrial chemicals
We can connect them to cancer, and infertility as well as low oxygen levels in water. Which has an indirect impact on humans and marine organisms.
Pollution and plastics
Approximately 8 million tons of plastic trash enter the ocean each year.
Up to 13 million metric tons of plastic are thought to enter the ocean annually, which is equal to one trash or garbage truck load every minute.
At least 800 species across the globe are reportedly impacted by marine trash, which contains as much as 80% plastic, the United Nations said.
Global plastic output is anticipated to increase over the following 20 years
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXbEZzsWnOE
About 30% of the carbon dioxide created by humans is absorbed by the oceans, which tempers the effects of global warming. Some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, including mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds, can be found in coastal and shallow waters.
A record amount of ocean heat is harming the world's rich eco-systems, generating widespread marine heatwaves, and destroying coral reefs.
A significant environmental and economic impact is being caused by the accumulation of garbage in the world's oceans.
Approximately 20% of the coral reefs in the world have been effectively destroyed and have no chance of recovering.
There is an immediate risk of collapse for about 24% of the remaining reefs due to human pressures, and there is a longer-term risk for another 26%.
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We all contribute to the decline of life below the surface of the ocean, regardless of where we live. Our waste is found in enormous floating garbage islands in various parts of the ocean, our consumption of seafood contributes to overfishing, and our choices in travel destinations and activities have an impact on marine life.
