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Humans Impact the Ocean
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.
Technical Requirements:Adobe Flash player, Apple QuickTime
Referral:NOAA News article on marine impacted areas
Copyright:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Keywords:ocean, humans, pollution, over fishing, climate change, coral 
Size:230 MB
Resolution:1280 x 900
SubjectBiological Oceanography
Climatology
Cryology
Ecology
Environmental Science
Physical Oceanography
Technology
AudienceMiddle School
High School
Undergraduate
Informal Education
General Public
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