Marine conservation protects ocean and sea ecosystems through planned management. It responds to harms such as species loss, habitat degradation, and disrupted ecosystem functions.
Marine conservation, also called ocean conservation, is the protection and preservation of marine ecosystems and resources. Its aims include limiting human-caused damage, restoring damaged ecosystems, and protecting vulnerable species and habitats. It is a relatively new discipline that developed in response to problems such as extinction and changes to marine habitats.
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Marine conservation
The protection and preservation of marine ecosystems and resources, including efforts to limit damage and restore ecosystems.
Interdependence in marine ecosystems
Species, habitats, and ecosystem processes affect one another, so changes in one part can affect other parts.
Marine conservation’s interdisciplinary approach
It combines ecological sciences with human considerations such as resource demand, law, economics, and public policy.
No-take zone
A marine protected area zone where extraction is prohibited.
Hope Spots
Marine areas promoted for protection through Mission Blue’s initiative.
Quiz questions
What role does the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) serve?Answer: It provides a broad framework for ocean uses and maritime law.
How can a pop-up satellite archival tag (PSAT) provide research data?Answer: It records information and transmits it by satellite without physical tag retrieval.
What does overfishing mean?Answer: Fishing depletes populations faster than they can replenish.
What makes an introduced species invasive?Answer: It spreads beyond its native range and causes harm.
How does a turtle excluder device (TED) work in a shrimp trawl?Answer: It lets shrimp remain in the net while larger animals can escape.