Ocean's importance

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  • Why Oceans are important
    • The ocean regulates climate because over 70% of the earth is ocean
    • The oceans hold marine life which would provide for 1.5 billion people
    • One half of our oxygen supply comes from water due to phytoplankton.
    • 70 % of our body is water so it's obvious that we need the ocean to supply us with water
    • 76% of US trade uses marine transport
    • Ocean dependant businesses employ about 3 million people.
    • The ocean soaks up heat and carbon dioxide which is crucial for the environment.
    • Algae and Plankton are at the bottom of the food chain so a loss in them would be a loss in many creatures which would lead to less food for us.
    • 90% of trade is carried by ships.
    • It gives people like fishermen the chance to earn a living.

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