A
Based on the reporters’ discussion, in which town/island and province of Western Visayas is mining prevalent since 1990s?
Semirara Island, Antique
It is the introduction of harmful chemicals, such as pesticides into oceans, seas, and other marine environments.
Chemical Pollution
Lead, mercury, carbon dioxide, and cadmium are all common examples of heavy metals. True or False?
False
Tilapia is classified as an exotic species which was introduced to the Philippines before the 21st century. In which continent is Tilapia native to?
Africa
____ is a coastal zone where oceans meet rivers.
Estuaries
The process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, ike nitrogen and phosphorus, leading to excessive growth of algae and other plants. Leads to Hypoxia - oxygen depletion.
Eutrophication
It is the world’s largest coral reef complex, located in the Pacific Ocean.
The Great Barrier Reef
It is a condition where the area of water with extremely low oxygen levels, often referred to as "dead zones."
Hypoxic Condition
Where did the Janitor Fish originate from?
South America
The study of Utility Bidder mentioned that the Philippines was in the top spot as the country with the highest plastic waste emissions into the ocean. How many grams of plastic per person per year is being emitted?
3,300 grams
The term refers to the water that flows over the ground, carrying pollutants like chemicals into rivers, lakes, or oceans.
Run-off
Occurs when a change in an ecosystem, such as the loss or decline of a species, impacts the balance of organisms that rely on each other for food.
Disruption of Food Chain
Mercury is known to be a toxic heavy metal. But the kind of mercury found in fish is an organic form known as ____.
Methylmercury
Not all invasive species are exotic but all exotic species are invasive. True or False?
False
It is a process by which hazardous substances build in aquatic organisms as a result of consuming contaminants including chemical and microbiological agents.
Accumulation of bioactive compounds