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Can the Ocean absorb all of the CO2 that you produce?
The ocean is one of the largest CO2 sinks in existance. A sink is a system that takes carbon dioxide out of the air. The ocean does this by several mechanisms: * photosynthesis by all the algae * dissolving the gas into the water * fixing the carbon dioxide into corals and shell asa carbonate So yes the ocean could absorb all the CO2. However - dissolving CO2 creates problems for the ocean. As more CO2 is absorbed the ocean gets more acidic and the corals can't maintain their carbonate deposits, these dissolve back into the water, the pH interfered with osmotic pressures and breeding conditions for fish. In addition the increased CO2 promotes algae growth which may cause algae blooms (large algae clumps) which sink to the bottom of he ocean removig trace minerals from the water. So the answer is realy "Yes it can, but you probably don't want it to."
What would be located at the bottom of an energy pyramid found in the ocean?
At the bottom of an ocean energy pyramid, you would typically find phytoplankton or algae, which are the primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. These organisms form the base of the marine food chain, providing energy to the rest of the ecosystem.
What are some things that are made from the ocean into everyday products?
Some everyday products made from the ocean include cosmetics (such as seaweed-based skincare products), food ingredients (like fish oil supplements), and clothing materials (such as fabrics made from algae or recycled plastic from the ocean).
Why does the ocean have different colors?
The ocean has different colors due to the way water absorbs and scatters sunlight. Water molecules absorb colors like red and yellow, while blue and green are scattered, giving the ocean its blue color. Factors like depth, sediment, and algae can also affect the color of the ocean.
What did Algae lower in the atmosphere?
Great blooms of oceanic algae, or phytoplankton, take carbon out of the atmosphere during photosynthesis. It is then taken deep into ocean with them when they die. Scientists say that this helped cool the earth during the ice ages by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it at the ocean floor, where it cannot be recycled back into the atmosphere.
Is the growth of algae in ocean water limited by their need for carbon dioxide and sunlight?
Yes, algae growth in ocean water is limited by their need for carbon dioxide and sunlight, as these are essential for photosynthesis, the process by which algae produce energy. Other factors such as nutrients and temperature can also affect algae growth but carbon dioxide and sunlight are critical for their survival.
What is the growth of algae in the ocean water is limited by their needs?
The growth of algae in ocean water is limited by factors such as the availability of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, sunlight for photosynthesis, and grazing pressure from herbivores. When these resources are scarce, algae populations can be limited in their growth and reproduction. This balance is crucial in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and preventing algae blooms.
The growth of algae in ocean water is limited by their need for?
carbon dioxide and sunlight.
What ocean animals eat algae?
Some ocean animals that eat algae include sea urchins, parrotfish, and certain species of snails and fish. These animals help to control algae growth in ocean ecosystems by grazing on algae as part of their diet.
What factor limits where algae are found in the open ocean?
The availability of sunlight is a major factor that limits where algae can be found in the open ocean. Algae rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, so they are usually found in the upper layers of the water column where light can penetrate. Nutrient levels and water temperature also play a role in determining the distribution of algae in the open ocean.
What are examples of a limiting factor in the ocean?
major limited factor for plant growth can be phosphorus and light.
The only part of the open ocean that receives enough sunlight to support the growth of algae is?
the surface zone
Is algae a consumer of the ocean?
yes I sw algae in ocean water. Algae grew on my ocean watered plants during a science expirement
Which abiotic factor limits the distribution of the ocean but does not usually limit the distribution of life on land?
water
Is algae at the top of a ocean?
You don't find any algae growing much deeper than 60 feet (20 meters) because the light that is necessary for their growth is filtered out by the water. Algae, therefore, is found only near the surface.
What part of the large algae that takes the place of roots and anchors to the ocean floors?
Holdfasts are the structures in large algae that take the place of roots. These holdfasts anchor the algae to the ocean floor, providing stability and allowing the algae to withstand ocean currents and waves.
Are Ocean currents are determined by algae?
Algae have very little to do with ocean currents, other than the fact that they ride it occasionally.
