1st Meeting Review
What are the 5 major oceans?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Fill in the blank:
Oceans supply the Earth with nearly ___ of its oxygen.
Oceans supply the Earth with nearly half of its oxygen.
Around how many tonnes of plastic waste is added to the ocean each year?
Roughly 8 million tonnes
Bonus: Which is the most polluted ocean?
What are some forms of ocean-related renewable energies (Name at least 2)?
Solar energy
Wind power
Hydroelectricity
Biomass energy
...etc.
How often and what days do we meet?
We meet biweekly on Thursdays
What is the difference between an ocean and a sea?
Seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land.
Around how much of the world's population rely on fisheries and seafood?
Roughly 10-12%
What greenhouse gases do deoxygenated oceans produce (Name at least 2)?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
What are some ways to reduce plastic waste in oceans (Name at least 2)?
Use a reusable water bottle
Don't use plastic shopping bags
Avoid cosmetics that use microplastics
Avoid single-use plastics such as plastic straws, plates, and cutlery
...etc.
What are the names of Oceanic's Vice Presidents?
Angela and Zara
How do kelp contribute to combatting climate change?
Sequestration of carbon
Throughout history, how have oceans been used to benefit the economy?
What is the ocean's average pH?
It's currently around 8.1
What are some ways beach cleanups benefit the environment (Name at least 2)?
Protects marine animals from trash
Removes toxic chemicals from the water
etc...
How many club points do you need for one club credit?
100 club points = 1 club credit
What is the taxonomical hierarchy (Hint: The mnemonic mentioned previously)?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Fish skin can be used to treat...?
Burns!
How does over drilling impact oceans?
Chemical and oil spills are common consequences of oil drilling which harms nearby ecosystems.
Which organization was mentioned in TODAY'S MEETING in relation to finding new climate solutions for oceans?
SOA NYC (Sustainable Ocean Alliance, NYC Branch)
What was the only animal that had two variations of DMCs made for it?
Sea bunny
What are the 5 layers of the ocean (In descending order)?
Epipelagic (sunlight zone)
Mesopelagic (midnight zone)
Bathypelagic (twilight zone)
Abyssopelagic (abyss)
Hedalpelagic (trenches)
Around how much of U.S. trade involves marine transport?
About 76%
Briefly explain what coral bleaching is.
Coral bleaching occurs when the corals are “stressed” due to changes in temperature, light, or nutrients. When this occurs, the algae leave the corals, causing them to turn completely white and become vulnerable to disease.
What are some things we can do to fight against current issues affecting oceans (Name at least 2)?
Petition
Volunteer
Research
Advocate online
How many people are on our executive board (Updated)?
13!
Bonus: How many can you name?