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Oceans around the world are becoming degraded. Evidence shows that human activities, including intense fishing around the world, are altering ocean ecosystemsbeyond their natural state. According to numerous scientific studies, fish, shellfish, and other important species are declining in many places. These changes are impairing the ocean's capacity to provide food, protect livelihoods, maintain clean water, and recover from environmental stresses like severe storms.
A recent study which has mapped the total human impact on the seas for the first time has revealed that the picture is far worse than the scientists imagined. 40% of the world's oceans have been heavily affected by human activities, including fishing, coastal development and pollution from shipping. The most severely affected areas are the North Sea, South and East China Seas, Carribean, Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf, the Bering Sea, the East Coast of North America and the Western Pacific.
Scientists compiled data on the impact of 17 human activities across 20 ecosystems to compile a map of impacts at a global scale. One of the scientists behind the study commented that; "the message for policy-makers is clear... Conservation action that cuts across the whole set of human impacts is needed right now in many places around the globe".
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What is the fear of open ocean called?
Thalassophobia is fear of the open ocean.
What is the temp of the open ocean zone?
surface/ open ocean zone was warmer than the deep ocean. Sunlight can reach the open ocean so the temp. is warm.
What impact does busfires have on humans?
The impact it has in humans is loss of property, loss of lives and loss of sanity.
What animals are in an open-ocean zone?
In the open ocean you can find the Blue whale
How far can humans see in the ocean?
Humans can't see in the ocean because the salt water burns their eyes.
What is open water surrounded by ice called?
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How humans impact on agriculture?
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How do human impact on hamsters?
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Why is it unhealthy for humans to drink ocean water?
It is unhealthy for humans to drink ocean water. This is because of all the microorganisms in it and the fact that the salt in the ocean will dehydrate the person.
How have humans helped or hurt the ocean?
Humans have helped and hurt the ocean in many ways, but I must say in my opinion, we have hurt the ocean beyond repair and must help the ocean become better. I would say we hurt the ocean.
How do humans interact with the Ocean?
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Which is not about a wave in the open ocean?
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