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aquaculture
The science and business of raising and harvesting fish in a controlled situation.
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conservation
The process of saving or protecting a natural resource.
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desalination
The process of removing salt from ocean water. \____________ is used to obtain fresh water.
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nonpoint-source pollution
Pollution with a source that is hard to find or scattered.
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kelp forest
A large community of kelp
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overfishing
The catching of fish at a faster rate than they can reproduce.
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point-source pollution
Pollution that enters water from a known source.
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sewage system
A system that collects and treats wastewater from a city or a town.
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artificial reef
A man made underwater structure
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commercial harvesting
Removing organisms from their natural habitat to be used for commercial purposes.
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seaweed harvesting
The removal of seaweed from the ocean.
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Oil/Natural Gas
Resources that are often removed from under the ocean that provide over 60% of our energy.
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oil spill
A release of liquid petroleum into the environment due to human activity; a form of pollution.
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overharvesting
Harvesting a renewable resource quicker than the source can renew itself; often leads to the destruction of the resource.
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phytoplankton
Microscopic plants that grow in the upper regions of the ocean; require light for photosynthesis; bottom of the marine food web.
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reduce/reuse/recycle
A conservation initiative to cut down on the amount of waste that is thrown away.
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waste reduction
When we choose to consume less and throw away less.
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water pollution
The contamination of water bodies; occurs when pollutants are released into water without adequate treatment to remove pollutants.
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water treatment
The processes used to make water more acceptable for use; including drinking water
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water-quality agreements
An agreement between two parties that strives to restore and protect water resources and water quality
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