Ocean's importance
- Created by: Jeff456yas
- Created on: 29-04-20 12:42
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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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