Marine Conservation Concepts and Actions

Flashcards focusing on key vocabulary related to marine conservation concepts and actions.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Designated zones in the ocean that restrict human activity to protect marine biodiversity.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which in marine environments is threatened by various human activities.

Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM)

An approach to managing marine environments that considers both ecological factors and human activities.

Ocean Acidification

The process by which the ocean becomes more acidic due to increased levels of carbon dioxide, adversely affecting marine organisms.

Invasive Species

Species not native to a specific location, which can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

UNCLOS

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.

Overfishing

The depletion of fish stocks due to excessive fishing, threatening the balance of marine ecosystems.

Keystone Species

A species whose loss would significantly alter the structure of an ecosystem.

Climate Change

Long-term alterations in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, which have profound effects on marine ecosystems.

Habitat Loss

The destruction or degradation of natural habitats leading to loss of biodiversity and ecological balance.