Course:EOSC270/2023/demo

What is the mesopelagic?

·      Clearly identify what the problem is

·      What human actions cause the problem?

·      Where does the problem occur?

·      How pervasive is the problem?

How does this problem impact marine ecosystems?

·      How and why does it impact the identified ecosystems?

·      Are their unique characteristics of this habitat that make it vulnerable?

·      What organisms does it impact?

·      How and why does it impact this organism/s?

·      Are their unique characteristics of this organism/s that make it vulnerable?

What is the extent of the problem?

·      What are the measurable ecosystem changes that have occurred?

·      What is the present status compared to the past?

·      What is the prognosis for the future if we continue on our current trajectory?

Given the impact, what are the solutions?

·      What are the local solutions, if any?

·      What are the global solutions, if any?

Seagrasses trap marine plastics

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