Ocean Acidity
What is the range for the PH scale?
0-14
Around what percent of the planet's oxygen is produced by algae?
70% - 80%
What percent of seabirds have been found with plastic in their system?
60%
Name three ways we can help the trash problem in our local oceans...
- community trash pickup
- supporting wildlife organizations
- recycle as often as possible
Ocean covers over _________ of the planet
70%
How does ocean acidity affect the planet?
- loss in biodiversity
- fish (food) will be polluted
- loss of oxygen
- acid rain
What is the name for the oxygen-producing organism in the ocean? (3 options)
Phytoplankton, kelp, and angal plankton
Horseshoe crab blood is used to ensure that medical devices were free of ________. (2 words)
bacterial contamination
Name three ways the ocean is important...
- Oxygen
- Food
- Water
The ocean contains around 700,000 to ________ different species in the world's oceans.
1 million
the industrial revolution
Other than it being the biggest contributor to human sustenance name another reason why algae are important
food for marine life
Sea sponges produce a natural chemical that helps prevent _______ cell division and growth. (1 word)
Cancer
Name three ways we pollute the ocean
- oil spilling
- beach trash
- industrial waste
- 30%
- 23%
- 10%
- 5%
Around 5%
How do we know the oceans acidity level?
Check the PH balance in the water
How does algae turn carbon dioxide into oxygen?
The process of photosynthesis
A surface known as sharklet, inspired by ___________, prevents the growth of bacteria and can be used in hospitals to reduce disease. (2 words)
shark skin
Name three ways we can conserve water
- turn off the tap while you're brushing your teeth
- convert to water saving shower heads
- turn off tap while washing hands
The ocean has a floating pile trash the size of _______.
Texas
How does ocean acidification occur?
When CO2 is absorbed by seawater
Around how much more carbon dioxide does the ocean absorb than the atmosphere?
50 times more
How many tons of fish consumed have farmed?
81 million tons
Name three different types of plastic matter that affect marine life
- straws
- plastic bags
- packaging
Around how many metric tons of plastic do we produce every year?
8 million