Humans Impact the Ocean

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NOAA

Collection:

NOAA

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

Human activities, both knowingly and unknowingly, affect the ocean. A team of 19 scientists, including one from NOAA, undertook the task of mapping how humans have impacted the ocean over time. This animation takes a tour of this marine impact map and identifies some of the sources of negative impacts on the ocean.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Material Type:

Simulations

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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