under the sea
what percentage of life lives in the ocean?
80%
name three ways the narrator is trying to combat pollution in the ocean.
using wood, a reusable water bottle, and metal utensils.
what part allows the fish to breathe
gills
is aquaculture 100% environmentally friendly
No
what are the regulations of sharks being killed?
they are cutting off the shark fins
what is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
a collection of debris in the ocean.
how many teeth do sharks have?
50,000
What is the purpose of the lateral line in fish?
sense pressures and vibrations
why are sharks just as important as whales?
they keeps the ocean healthy
what is the most common thing in the Pacific Garbage Patch?
microplastics
why is the clam aquaculture regarded as green?
there is little to no fertilizer
A yellow perch (or any bony fish) propels itself forward with its
caudal fins
how much of the world fish meal is used for aquaculture?
80%
if no more plastic went into the oceans, would it stop ecosystems from collapsing
no, there are still killings going on.
are clams R or K strategist?
R
Bass are considered a _________ fish
warm water
how many known underwater species are there?
228,450
about how much plastic ends up in the ocean?
8 million metric tons
How long is it thought that the memory of a goldfish lasts?
5 months
The practice of keeping water, equipment and facilities used in growing aquacrops clean is known as:
sanitation