Decrease of Marine Life in Waterways By Brandon, Brianna, Lauren, and Maverick Dory
Jun 19, 2015
Decrease of Marine Life in Waterways
By Brandon, Brianna, Lauren, and Maverick
Dory
Hole in the Ozone = More CO2 Emissions
C C My Nannie Was right!
Global Climate Change
Increased PhotosynthesisIncreased Algal BloomMigration of PredatorsAcidificationReduced Coral and Wildlife
Invasive SpeciesGlobal WarmingWater TemperatureLoss of HabitatReduction of FoodNot NativeNo Natural Predators
Feed on new ecosystem
Waste Disposal Fertilizer RunoffAcid rainOil SpillsNoise Pollution!Increased water activitySports and Recreation
Jet SkiFishingSwimmingEvents
Pollution
Leaks out constant rateHuman extraction= complications
Large amounts of oil can’t be contained, dispersed, or Biodegraded
Oil Kills the local
populationCovers PhytoplanktonPoisons animalsPhytoplankton dieQuill cannot feedPredators get poisonedEntire Ecosystem collapses
ROOT CAUSE: HUMAN ACTIVITYEverything so far was directly or indirectly caused by humans.
Solution
Why we should care?It’s US!WE are killing creatures
WE are causing a negative impact on our environment
WE are at fault andWE need to be accountable
Marine life is important for biodiversity,
and biodiversity benefits everyone! (humans and animals)
WHAT Oceans Provide for USThe air we breathe (absorb much of the CO2 that humans produce! 30-50%)
Food Jobs (fishing and tourism)
Leisure
Moderation of temperature
Medicines
Pathway for transportation
Organisms in the ocean are used in our everyday products
So if we’re polluting the ocean...
We are killing the wildlife which increases our standard of living
We are hurting our economies
We are increasing unemployment
We are decreasing our leisure
We are losing essential resources
We are hurting that which helps us
We are losing a precious resource that we can’t replace
Solution
• Increase awareness
• Promote recycling and alternative fuels
• Reduce noise pollutiono Turn off lights by the oceano Reduce water sports
• Reducing global climate change
What is being done• 2004- CA Ocean Action Plan (Public Awareness
Campaign)o Thank you Ocean
• WWF Global Marine Program• ORCA- Ocean Research & Conservation• Association• Knights for Marine and Wildlife • Conservation• Rid waters of invasive species ($$ rewards)
Resources neededGovernment funding to and legislation/regulation
Scientific research YOU can join any of the organization listed.
YOU can do your part to keep your environment clean.
Individuals to help clean up the ocean and educate others
Cooperation from big companies that pollute the oceans
General knowledge that increases public awareness
Experience
Why did we choose this issue?
• Concerned with the environment
• Ocean wildlife often overlooked
• Prior knowledge about the subject
• Channel to portray our passion
What we got out of it...
Group WorkProfessionalismPrevious knowledgePassion for the issue
Obstacles:Narrowing topicMeeting timeOvercame by:Further ResearchOnline Tools
More Information!What we would change
Level of interactionField Trip Guest SpeakerBring in marine life!
Sources!http://climate.nasa.gov/http://www.marinemammalcenter.orgwww.seashepherd.org
Do What You Otter!