ldr 2001 lead scholars presentation

Decrease of Marine Life in Waterways

By Brandon, Brianna, Lauren, and Maverick

Dory

Hole in the Ozone = More CO2 Emissions

C C My Nannie Was right!

Global Climate Change

Increased PhotosynthesisIncreased Algal BloomMigration of PredatorsAcidificationReduced Coral and Wildlife

Invasive SpeciesGlobal WarmingWater TemperatureLoss of HabitatReduction of FoodNot NativeNo Natural Predators

Feed on new ecosystem

Waste Disposal Fertilizer RunoffAcid rainOil SpillsNoise Pollution!Increased water activitySports and Recreation

Jet SkiFishingSwimmingEvents

Pollution

Leaks out constant rateHuman extraction= complications

Large amounts of oil can’t be contained, dispersed, or Biodegraded

Oil Kills the local

populationCovers PhytoplanktonPoisons animalsPhytoplankton dieQuill cannot feedPredators get poisonedEntire Ecosystem collapses

ROOT CAUSE: HUMAN ACTIVITYEverything so far was directly or indirectly caused by humans.

Solution

Why we should care?It’s US!WE are killing creatures

WE are causing a negative impact on our environment

WE are at fault andWE need to be accountable

Marine life is important for biodiversity,

and biodiversity benefits everyone! (humans and animals)

WHAT Oceans Provide for USThe air we breathe (absorb much of the CO2 that humans produce! 30-50%)

Food Jobs (fishing and tourism)

Leisure

Moderation of temperature

Medicines

Pathway for transportation

Organisms in the ocean are used in our everyday products

So if we’re polluting the ocean...

We are killing the wildlife which increases our standard of living

We are hurting our economies

We are increasing unemployment

We are decreasing our leisure

We are losing essential resources

We are hurting that which helps us

We are losing a precious resource that we can’t replace

Solution

• Increase awareness

• Promote recycling and alternative fuels

• Reduce noise pollutiono Turn off lights by the oceano Reduce water sports

• Reducing global climate change

What is being done• 2004- CA Ocean Action Plan (Public Awareness

Campaign)o Thank you Ocean

• WWF Global Marine Program• ORCA- Ocean Research & Conservation• Association• Knights for Marine and Wildlife • Conservation• Rid waters of invasive species ($$ rewards)

Resources neededGovernment funding to and legislation/regulation

Scientific research YOU can join any of the organization listed.

YOU can do your part to keep your environment clean.

Individuals to help clean up the ocean and educate others

Cooperation from big companies that pollute the oceans

General knowledge that increases public awareness

Experience

Why did we choose this issue?

• Concerned with the environment

• Ocean wildlife often overlooked

• Prior knowledge about the subject

• Channel to portray our passion

What we got out of it...

Group WorkProfessionalismPrevious knowledgePassion for the issue

Obstacles:Narrowing topicMeeting timeOvercame by:Further ResearchOnline Tools

More Information!What we would change

Level of interactionField Trip Guest SpeakerBring in marine life!

Sources!http://climate.nasa.gov/http://www.marinemammalcenter.orgwww.seashepherd.org

Do What You Otter!