Sentences with phrase «marine ecosystems»

There may be changes in nutrient availability, biological productivity, and the structure of marine ecosystems from the bottom of the food chain to the top.

The varied responses of species to ocean acidification and other stressors are likely to lead to changes in marine ecosystems, but the extent of the impact is difficult to predict.

The future impacts of anthropogenic global change on marine ecosystems are highly uncertain, but insights can be gained from past intervals of high atmospheric carbon dioxide partial pressure.

How are humans driving changes in the chemistry of the ocean, and what might this mean for marine ecosystems in the future?

The predators also are important to the health of entire marine ecosystems.

The most diverse marine ecosystem on our planet does not go gentle into that good night.

Protecting the sharks in the area will help maintain healthy marine ecosystems.

If you fancy taking the plunge, these islands offer world - class diving spots, explore one of the most impressive and richest marine ecosystems on the planet.

We use the latest science to identify important marine ecosystems around the world, and then advocate for their protection, for us and future generations.

These changes have been linked not to a single threat but to the combined effects of the many past and present human activities that affect marine ecosystems directly and indirectly.

Those studies revealed both the huge scale of human impacts on the sea, and the means of protecting marine ecosystems from such effects.

Show your appreciation for the foundation of many marine ecosystems and learn how you can help protect our ocean reefs!

It is estimated that 22 million tonnes of plastics enter the ocean each year, disrupting marine ecosystems.

On land, the fastest - growing animals can adapt quickly to changing environments, but the same advantage doesn't carry over into marine ecosystems.

There is now urgency for new research to respond to a much tougher question: To what extent will ocean acidification alter marine ecosystems and biodiversity?

Come and learn about the local marine ecosystems at the mini aquarium, and you'll agree that there isn't another aquarium like it!

This a protected habitat and a unique marine ecosystem.

In previous studies, increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere led to a reduction in ocean pH and carbonate ions, both of which damage marine ecosystems.

The adventure here is exploring this stunning marine ecosystem through the resort's PADI - certified dive centre.

How do polar marine ecosystems respond to rapid climate change?

Her pictures depict in ever changing manners the beauty found in coral reefs and the complex marine ecosystems.

She has over a decade of experience developing new strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on tropical marine ecosystems and developing tools and guidance to help managers and communities to respond.

Climate plays a central role in the processes that influence marine ecosystem health and biodiversity throughout the oceans.

These waters are home to one of the most productive marine ecosystems on earth.

For a while there was concern that the leaking natural gas could explode, or cause damage to marine ecosystem surrounding the well, but for now it appears that contamination is minimal.

The most recent plan notably includes marine ecosystem protection as a significant component of the central government's environmental agenda.

The next day, opt to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and discover its extraordinary marine ecosystem, home to some 1,500 species of tropical fish.

Changing temperatures and ocean acidification, together with rising sea level and shifts in ocean productivity, will keep marine ecosystems in a state of continuous change for 100,000 years.

There is no way we can control marine ecosystems, we only control human activities that affect them.

The system could also allow unwanted fish to be identified quickly enough to be returned to the sea alive, benefiting marine ecosystems.

It makes no sense on one side to waste tons of precious fertilizer and nutrients, and on the other side destroy marine ecosystems and put strain on global food chains.

This has the potential to do great damage to marine ecosystems if not done the right way (and probably not done at all in many sensitive locations).

After all, maintaining marine ecosystem health ought to be in their best interests too.

The researchers looked at more than 150 populations of fishing stocks across 25 coastal and open ocean marine ecosystems.

These days, tour operators and hotels are encouraging travelers to get out and explore the gorgeous marine ecosystems that surround the islands.

They've helped generations of fishermen but stabilizing marine ecosystems.

However, this process would cool for about 50 years, and could create numerous other problems by disturbing marine ecosystems.

As the number of ocean uses and pressures on marine ecosystems increase, so too does competition for limited resources.

This apparent puzzle could actually reflect how marine ecosystems naturally handle blooms and agrees with our findings.

Such plastics are putting marine ecosystems at risk, as they are consumed by fish and other animal populations.

And if selective fishing is bad for a single fish stock, it's even worse for marine ecosystems.

Our subjective assessment is that atmospheric CO2 should not exceed 450 ppm in order to avoid the risk of large changes in marine ecosystems.

Once let out into open water, the fish can collect data to be used by researchers studying pollution and climate change effects of marine ecosystems.

This affects the entire marine ecosystem the coral supports and is likely to have a strong negative impact on the economies and well - being of island communities.

It's perfect for scuba divers who are into diverse marine ecosystems.

Not pirate's gold, but something even more precious: one of the world's richest marine ecosystems.

We'll examine the results of the first full - scale study of how acidification affects marine ecosystems.