How humans Impact marine ecosystems
How Humans Impact Marine Ecosystems
Earth consists of many complex organisms that share and benefit from all of what the world has to offer. Conservation and protection of marine life is becoming more significant as humans better understand the importance of the oceans and how people have an affect on them. Just as people treasure and protect areas of land it is just important to treasure and keep the oceans safe. Marine life is becoming increasingly damaged because of threats from human activity throughout waterways. Through John C. Brigg’s article, and further research, I have discovered that the best way to conserve marine ecosystems is by better understanding people’s negative impact on the oceans, what exactly humans are impacting, and the oceans importance to life and survival.
In Marine Biology, John C. Briggs talks about the biggest threats to the oceans, which include, overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, global warming, and costal expansion. These activities are wiping the ocean of marine life. Humans must make better choices so people can continue to support the oceans.
Briggs opens by describing how habitat destruction can be a substantial stress on marine life. Human activities have a major role in the destruction of habitats as people move closer to the coast. Boaters and builders tear through ecosystems that inhabit marshlands and grasses along the shoreline. He states in Marine Biology, “many species that are typical of costal and estuarine waters have been reduced by habitat destruction in bays and along coast lines” (Briggs 486). In making this comment, Briggs argues that ruining these habitations causes a reduction to those who reside there. The damage done to these territories makes it impossible for marine life to continue living in these same areas.
As Briggs explains habitat destruction, he talks about things such as pollution and waste being a great danger. A main pollutant in waterways is fertilizers and pesticides
Earth consists of many complex organisms that share and benefit from all of what the world has to offer. Conservation and protection of marine life is becoming more significant as humans better understand the importance of the oceans and how people have an affect on them. Just as people treasure and protect areas of land it is just important to treasure and keep the oceans safe. Marine life is becoming increasingly damaged because of threats from human activity throughout waterways. Through John C. Brigg’s article, and further research, I have discovered that the best way to conserve marine ecosystems is by better understanding people’s negative impact on the oceans, what exactly humans are impacting, and the oceans importance to life and survival.
In Marine Biology, John C. Briggs talks about the biggest threats to the oceans, which include, overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, global warming, and costal expansion. These activities are wiping the ocean of marine life. Humans must make better choices so people can continue to support the oceans.
Briggs opens by describing how habitat destruction can be a substantial stress on marine life. Human activities have a major role in the destruction of habitats as people move closer to the coast. Boaters and builders tear through ecosystems that inhabit marshlands and grasses along the shoreline. He states in Marine Biology, “many species that are typical of costal and estuarine waters have been reduced by habitat destruction in bays and along coast lines” (Briggs 486). In making this comment, Briggs argues that ruining these habitations causes a reduction to those who reside there. The damage done to these territories makes it impossible for marine life to continue living in these same areas.
As Briggs explains habitat destruction, he talks about things such as pollution and waste being a great danger. A main pollutant in waterways is fertilizers and pesticides
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