Ocean life
What animal benefits the most from marine biologists
Sea Otters
This type of pollution consists of discarded plastic items that harm marine life.
What is plastic pollution?
this animal has habits specially protected for the hatching of their offspring.
Sea turtles
What piece of trash ends up in the ocean the most
Cigarette butts
This practice involves catching fish faster than they can reproduce, leading to declining populations.
What is over fishing?
These mammals are especially large and are tracked by marine biologist.
Whales
What animal do marine biologists focus on the most
Whales and Dolphins
This term describes areas of the ocean where oxygen levels are so low that marine life struggles to survive.
What are dead zones?
Large, fully aquatic, mammal that mostly eats plants also known as the "sea Cow"
Manatee
Most polluted ocean
Pacific Ocean
This term describes species that are not native to an area and can out compete native species, disrupting the ecosystem.
What are invasive species?
These mammals are considered smart and aquatic they are legally protected in the U.S.
Dolphins
What animal is most affected by pollution
Beluga Whale
This type of pollution comes from oil spills, leaks from ships, and runoff from land.
What is oil pollution?
This organisms is around 500000-600000 years old and is one of the largest life forms in the ocean.
Great Barrier Reef