Marine life
This animal lives in a shell and is protected in The Bahamas
Conch
This is the producer in a marine food chain
Seagrass
This action helps keep the ocean clean:
A)throwing trash away
B) into the ocean?
A) throwing trash away
Why is marine life important?
Provides food, jobs, ecosystem balance
The Bahamas is surrounded by what?
Ocean / Water
This organism builds reef and provides a home for many sea animals.
Coral
This shows how energy moves from one organism to anothe.
Food chain
This action harms marine life:
A) overfishing
B) following fishing laws
A) overfishing
Why should we protect coral reefs?
They are habitats for marine life.
Name one marine animal found in The Bahamas.
Shark/Crawfish/Conch/fish
This marine animal must come to the surface to breathe air.
Sea Turtle
What is the correct order: seagrass>small fish>snapper>shark?
Food chain order
This action protects habitats:
A) Protecting coral reefs
B) damaging coral
A) protecting coral reefs
What could happen if sharks disappeared?
Ecosystem imbalance
Why is the ocean important to The Bahamas economy?
Tourism, fishing
This fish helps keep the ecosystem balanced by eating smaller fish.
Snapper or Grouper
Animals that eat other animals are called what?
Consumers
Using reusable bags helps reduce what problem?
Ocean pollution
Why is it important to follow fishing laws?
Protects species and populations
What is one way Bahamians protect marine life?
Fishing laws, marine parks
This predator has sharp teeth and helps remove weak or sick animals.
Shark
What might happen if one part of the food chain is removed?
The ecosystem becomes unbalanced
Why is dumping oil into the ocean harmful?
It pollutes water and kills marine life
How can YOU help protect the ocean?
I can help protect the ocean by not littering, using less plastic, and following rules that protect marine life.
Why are coral reefs important in The Bahamas?
Protect coast + support marine life