Sentences with phrase «of ocean ecosystems»

Scientists have found the two substances can be toxic to coral, which are a vital part of the ocean ecosystem and a popular draw for tourists.

The landmark 1972 legislation recognized marine mammals as a central element of their ocean ecosystems, setting population goals based on levels that would contribute to the health and stability of those ecosystems.

Indonesian and U.S. scientists believe that investigating previously unexplored ocean areas will yield new phenomena and provide information that will improve our understanding of ocean ecosystems, ocean acidification and climate change impacts.

The project examines the current state of the ocean ecosystem around the Antarctic Peninsula — and how it's changing.

Before, during and after stimulating this plankton bloom, our research ship and two Autonomous Underwater Vehicles known as Slocum gliders collected detailed mesoscale data of the ocean ecosystem so that scientific conclusions could be made on the merits of this endeavour.

• In an editorial, Science Editor - in - Chief Marcia McNutt bemoans the pace of exploration of ocean ecosystems, which she says is «woefully inadequate» to establish a first - order baseline against which rapid changes can be measured.

Far from depleting the resources of ocean ecosystems, growing numbers of large whales may be critical to keeping these environments healthy.

«They support so much of the ocean ecosystem.»

Plankton form the foundation of the ocean ecosystem.

Ocean Conservancy Marine Debris Meeting Millions of debris items contribute to the deterioration of ocean ecosystems and harm humans, wildlife, and coastal economies.

Fish feeding disrupts the natural balance of ocean ecosystems and stimulates algae growth which is harmful to coral as well as disrupts the natural diversity of marine life.

Future changes could dramatically alter the composition of ocean ecosystems of North America and elsewhere, possibly eliminating coral reefs by 2100.»

They are a cornerstone of ocean ecosystems and play a significant role, as they die and sink, in taking carbon out of circulation and locking it away in rock.

In a commentary in Science Express on the new study, Victoria A. Fabry, a biologist at California State University, San Marcos, said the work illustrated the level of complexity of ocean ecosystems and the importance of developing standard approaches to such studies so results can be compared:

Tamaki, Tetsuya and Nozawa, Wataru and Managi, Shunsuke (2017): Evaluation of the ocean ecosystem: climate change modelling with backstop technology.

Ocean - lovers from all walks of life came together to create marine protected areas because MPAs have been proven to enhance the resilience of ocean ecosystems to withstand cumulative impacts of human and natural stressors (e.g., pollution, coastal development, fishing pressure, climate change, etc.).

Shifts in the structure of ocean ecosystems can influence the rate of CO2 uptake by the ocean (Bopp et al., 2005).

For the sixth straight year now, a large expanse of oxygen - depleted water — known as a «dead zone» — has appeared off the coast of central Oregon, raising concerns among scientists about the long - term health and biodiversity of the ocean ecosystem.

Coral reefs provide a habitat or a feeding area for a diverse collection of sea creatures and are an important part of the ocean ecosystem.

Climate change is thus inseparable from ocean change, and our ability to understand these changes relies heavily on our understanding of ocean ecosystems and, more specifically, the role of iron in regulating ocean productivity and hence the global carbon cycle and climate.

Target is committed to making its entire seafood selection 100 % sustainable and traceable by the end of 2015 through partnering with FishWise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery of ocean ecosystems.

Understanding the causes and extent of the decline in marine species is important to their future management and aids in reconstructing the past states of ocean ecosystems.

It provides important information about underwater debris to help inform policy change and improves the health of ocean ecosystems.

Assemblymember Alan Maisel, D - Brooklyn, said: «Sharks occupy the top of the marine food chain and are a critical part of the ocean ecosystem.