unfinished 2. what are the opportunities and threats arising from the use of ocean resources

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2 examples of a renewable biological resource within oceans
krill and whale
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3 ocean resources
* oil and gas (non-renewable resource)
* sea-bed minerals (non-renewable resource)
* wave and tidal energy (flow-resources - renewable resources)
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difference between use of biological ocean resources and ocean energy + mineral resources
ocean energy + mineral resources have only recently been exploited by humans
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why have ocean energy + mineral resources only recently been exploited by humans
population growth → demand has grown + technology has advanced → offshore oil and gas industry has moved into deeper and more hostile waters + submarines to explore deep sea-bed for minerals
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contention around oil rigs