Human Impacts on the World Ocean In what ways are human actions negatively affecting the ocean?
Students are introduced to the idea that humans have enormous impacts on marine ecosystems and resources, and explore the stakeholders involved.
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Human Impacts on Marine Species In what ways does human activity, both on land and in water, affect a variety of marine species?
Students learn about three examples of human impacts on marine life: migration patterns and shipping, algal blooms and water chemistry, and marine debris. Some of these impacts are due to human activity in the ocean, and some impacts on the ocean are due to human activity on land.
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The World Ocean In what ways are we all connected to the ocean?
Students investigate the interconnectedness of the ocean and Earth's physical and human systems through videos, discussions, writing, and mapping. They make personal connections to their own lives and are introduced to the concept of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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