Trashed: Our Ocean By: Meaghan Todd December 10th 2010 CGW-4U1-02 Mr. Kyriacou Have you ever been to the beach? I have and swimming in the ocean is one of my favourite things to do when I go on vacation! You wouldn’t want someone to come into your house and throw their cigarette butts or their plastic drink container on your kitchen floor when they’re done would you? I know I wouldn’t. Littering in the ocean does not magically get rid of your garbage; the marine wildlife
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Ocean Acidification and its Effects on Marine Butterflies and Coral Reefs For millions of years‚ Earth’s oceans have maintained a relatively stable acidity level. Research shows that a recent and rapid drop in surface pH that could have devastating global consequences through the unbalance the ocean’s acidity. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 1800s‚ fossil fuel-powered machines have created a burst of industry and machines. The consequence of this industrial revolution
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is a problem in our world today. This problem is called ocean acidification. Ocean acidification is a process caused by increasing man made carbon dioxide emissions. This process is making the oceans more acidic. Ocean acidification could affect humans.With such decline of fish and shellfish stocks due to ocean acidification will impact an big role in the human source of protein. millions of people could be affected. Ocean acidification affects crabs snails and sea urchins. These
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Ocean pollution Hannah Waddell Ocean pollution is a growing problem and affects people as well. It is a growing problem that needs to be stopped and controlled immediately. Taking care of our water will be beneficial for our long-term survival. If we put off this problem any longer‚ the prices will only escalade even higher. We need water to survive and the ocean is one of the greatest water suppliers. The actions we take or do not take will affect the future in either a negative or a positive
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Seas and oceans provide various types of resources to human beings and habitats to numerous species of plants and animals. They play very important roles in the economy of a nation and its people. Still‚ the marine and coastal ecosystems are under severe stress due to human activities. Ocean Resources The ocean is one of Earth ’s most valuable natural resources. It provides food in the form of fish and shellfish—about 200 billion pounds are caught each year. It ’s used for transportation—both travel
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Plastic in Our Oceans 46‚000 pieces of plastic per square mile make up 90% of our ocean’s trash accumulation (Nichol‚ 2012‚ Plastics‚ like Diamonds‚ are forever‚ para. 1). Within the areas‚ many animals will either ingest‚ become entangled in‚ or even die due to the high plastic amounts. Nearly 267 species are harmed by plastic (Nichol‚ 2012‚ Fast Facts). With such deadly effects due to yearly accumulation‚ the banning of plastic bags and reduction of usage in a household will improve overall health
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Did you know that most of the ocean pollution comes from us? This pollution can hurt the ocean animals and it will affect the food that we eat. Some of the most worst ocean pollution is untreated sewage dumped into the ocean‚ toxic chemical‚ and oil spills. The sewage gets into the ocean because of sewage pipes that break or leak. This is a problem because the sewage makes to much algae‚ and it will remove the oxygen. Around 80% of the sewage that is in the ocean is untreated. To help stop sewage
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Storms make trees take deeper roots. "But time is like the ocean‚ you can only hold a little in your hands." The quieter you become‚ the more you are able to hear. “Normal” isn’t an adjective you wish to hear after putting that much effort into making sure it was spectacular.” “People get mad when you treat them how they treat you.” Eliminate the unnecessary. Storms make trees take deeper roots. "But time is like the ocean‚ you can only hold a little in your hands." The quieter
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The Ocean Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the ocean and the benefits the ocean has on us. Central Idea: We have not discovered a majority of the ocean and I wanted to share why we have not done that. To inform that the ocean is very valuable and that we need to spend more time on really discovering what is down there. Introduction I. The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet’s surface. II. 95% percent remains unexplored‚ and unseen by the human eye. III. Over one million
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to inform my audience about ocean pollution Thesis: Polluting the ocean is a major concern for all of us living on earth; we couldn’t live without the beautiful open waters. Organizational Pattern: Topical Introduction I. Our oceans make up most of the world A. Without our oceans we couldn’t live B. Animals in the ocean are suffering more and more each day C. Beautiful coral reefs are becoming depleted little by little each day 1. (Thesis) Polluting the ocean is a major concern for all
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