Ocean Acidification
What is ocean acidification?
Ocean acidification is the intake of CO2 in the ocean causing a decrease in the pH.
What are fisheries?
An area where fish are commercially caught
Why are alternative seafood choices needed?
To help commonly eaten fish populations to grow
What are some actions you can do to stop acidification?
Recycling, conserving water, or reducing carbon footprint
Are algae blooms a cause of ocean acidification?
Yes, the increase of nutrients (CO2) causes the algae to grow faster.
What is bleached coral?
Dead coral/coral that has expelled its algae
Is the farming method a healthy alternative to wild catching?
Yes, it is safer and healthier to eat
How can you decide if an alternative seafood choice is needed?
If the seafood was not fished or farmed in a sustainable environment
What is Biosphere 2?
A scientific model of Earth's biosphere designed to learn more about our biosphere and what keeps it healthy (there were 8 people who lived there for two years)
What is the leading cause of ocean acidification?
Burning fossil fuels.
What percent of the ocean floor is covered by coral reefs?
What is aquaculture?
The farming of fish and other living organisms that live in oceans that are used for human consumption
Name a fish that is “Best Choice” and one that you should “Avoid?”
Salmon; Shrimp
How do we help coral reefs?
Save energy at home and use environmentally friendly transportation
What percentage of carbon dioxide does the ocean absorb?
30%
Where is algae located in coral?
In the tissue
Why are fisheries and aquaculture important?
They are provided as a protein and nutrient resource for humans
How can you find sustainable seafood?
Understanding your local fish markets and how and where the fish came from
What are some solutions to stop overfishing?
Make smarter consumer choices and create more marine protected areas
What is the projected pH level of the ocean by the end of the century?
7.8
What is the algae that is found in coral called?
Dinoflagellates/zooxanthellae
Name one of the most common farming methods?
Open Net, Pond systems, or Recirculating systems
What is a better alternative to Bass.
Snapper or Grouper
How do we make better seafood choice decisions when we go to a fish market?
Understanding our fish, where they come from, and how they were raised