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Bookmark or Share- Ocean acidification - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationOcean acidification is a problem that impacts the ocean ecosystem as well as commercial industries like oyster farms. This topic can be taught in conjunction with lessons about food webs and ecosystems, the environmental impacts of climate change and CO 2 emissions, and chemistry lessons concerning real-life applications. Students can explore ...
- Ocean acidification: A wake-up call in our watersOcean acidification is a severe threat to shellfish, corals and other marine life because corrosive water can destroy their protective shells and skeletons, putting foo Ocean acidification, driven by an overload of CO2 in our seas, is literally causing a sea change, threatening the chemical balance of ocean and coastal waters worldwide.
- Marine mammals - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMarine mammals are found in marine ecosystems around the globe. They are a diverse group of mammals with unique physical adaptations that allow them to thrive in the marine environment with extreme temperatures, depths, pressure, and darkness. Marine mammals are classified into four different taxonomic groups: cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and ...
- Life in an estuary - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEstuaries filter out sediments and pollutants from rivers and streams before they flow into the ocean, providing cleaner waters for humans and marine life. However, coastal development, introduction of invasive species, overfishing, dams, and global climate change have led to a decline in the health of estuaries.
- Marine life - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationOur ocean, coasts, and estuaries are home to diverse living things. These organisms take many forms, from the tiniest single-celled plankton to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Understanding the life cycles, habits, habitats, and inter-relationships of marine life contributes to our understanding of the planet as a whole. Hu
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