Waves and Tides
This is the primary force that causes the tides on Earth.
The Moon’s gravity
These microscopic organisms produce about 50% of the Earth's oxygen.
Phytoplankton.
This graph, named after a famous scientist, shows the steady rise of CO2 in our atmosphere since 1958.
The Keeling Curve.
This is the term for catching more fish than a population can replace through natural reproduction.
Overfishing.
This is the name for the front part of a surfboard.
The nose.
This type of tide occurs when the sun, moon, and earth are all lined up, causing the highest high tides.
Spring Tide.
This "Apex Predator" is essential for keeping the ocean food web healthy by removing sick or weak fish.
The Shark.
The ocean has absorbed over 90% of the excess heat from global warming; this is known as acting as a "Heat ____."
Sink
When unwanted animals (like turtles or dolphins) are accidentally caught in fishing nets, they are called this.
Bycatch.
To catch a wave, a surfer must lie down and do this with their arms to gain speed.
Paddle
Most waves are created by this force blowing across the surface of the water.
Wind.
This type of ecosystem is often called the "Rainforest of the Sea" because of its massive biodiversity.
Coral Reefs or Kelp Forests
When coral becomes stressed by water that is too warm, it expels its algae and turns white, a process called this.
Coral Bleaching.
This method of farming fish or seaweed in controlled water environments is an alternative to wild fishing.
Aquaculture.
This is the term for the hollow part of a breaking wave that a surfer can ride inside of.
The Tube (or Barrel).
Giant water displacement caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption is called this.
A Tsunami.
This is the term for a relationship where two different species live together and both benefit (like a clownfish and an anemone).
Mutualism (or Symbiosis).
Sea levels rise not just from melting ice, but because warm water takes up more space, a process called Thermal ____.
Expansion.
If you see a "Blue Tick" logo from the MSC on a tuna can, it means the fish was caught in this "S-word" way.
Sustainably.
When a wave "breaks," it is usually because the water has become too ______ for the wave to stay upright.
Shallow.
The distance between two consecutive wave crests (tops) is known by this scientific term.
Wavelength/period
When a top predator is removed from an ecosystem, causing the whole food web to collapse, it is called a "Trophic" what?
Trophic Cascade.
As the ocean absorbs more CO2, the pH of the water drops, making it more difficult for shellfish to build shells. This is called Ocean ____.
Acidification.
This destructive fishing method involves dragging a heavy net across the seafloor, often destroying coral habitats.
Bottom Trawling.
An intense feeling of euphoria, excitement, and satisfaction derived from surfing or being in the ocean
Stoke