The Negative Impacts Of Marine Chemistry

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Marine Chemistry: Think of marine chemistry as a balance. Both sides of the balance need just the right weight to maintain equilibrium. Now imagine the weights on each side of the balance are variables such as nutrients and that the balance itself is the ocean. If there is too much of one nutrient, the balance tips too far one way, therefore causing the chemistry of the ocean to be thrown off. The chemistry of the ocean is what drives its overall function. If there is too much of one thing or too little of another, the ocean ceases to function properly. One major factor that tips the oceans chemical balance is human activity.
The influence of human activity concerning marine chemistry has numerous negative effects on the marine environment. …show more content…

This subcategory focuses on studying ocean and atmosphere interaction, and in turn how it affects and shapes our world. One main reason it is important is , because it is essential to Earth’s climate and weather. The ocean is crucial to heating the planet along with causing changes in the weather. When ocean water evaporates, it makes the air warmer and humid, which in turn causes rain and storms. Along with this, ocean currents act as transport vessels for warm water. They distribute the warm water from the equator up and outward to the poles. This keeps the equator and other areas from having extreme …show more content…

The fate over humanity as well as other organisms on Earth is directly linked with the ocean. Perhaps that most known way humans are affected by marine life is that it is a large food source. It is even believed that marine animals count for ⅙ of human protein intake. In turn, fishing industries have also have a large influence on the global economy. Over $90 billion dollars comes in each year from fishing industries and it provides over half a million jobs. Along with the fishing industry, fish by-products such as medicine, beauty products, and fertilizer also play a large part

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