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=Marine Biology Brochure=

What are the economic and ecological benifits of the oceans?
Here are some reasons why the ocean is important ecologically. ..

Economists have speculated that the oceans are worth about 21 trillion dollars. Since water is a valuable asset, it is logical too understand why water has been priced. Since it is a part of our existence and it covers so much of our plant. (to be precise, 71 % of earth.)
 * The reason why life is sustained is because the oceans hydro cycle makes life on earth possible
 * Its a global thermometer that regulates the climate on the planet.
 * it acts as a natural filtering system that absorbs carbon dioxide and generates oxygen.
 * It is a primary source of protein (fish) for millions of people.
 * Most of the trades that are very important too billions of people and politicians are on ships sailing the ocean.

What are the major problems caused by humans on the health of the oceans?
There are many problems, humans pollute the waters by throwing harmful chemical factory waste into them, global warming has affected the oceans "thermometer" and that has started too change the hurricanes and other natural disasters that are starting to occur. People throwing things into the ocean have affected the wildlife that inhabit the oceans and many are dying mistaking the trash for food. The chart below states all of the contaminates going into the oceans from a period of 1988 to 2001. ..



What laws are currently in place to protect the oceans?

 * The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000
 * The National Marine Sanctuary Act of 1972
 * The Magnuson-Steven Conservation and Management Act of 2006

Though most laws aim too protect the animals in the oceans, the point is made clear that the oceans should be protected in order to preserve All life on the planet.

What long-term stratagies can be used to ensure the survival of the oceans?
My opinion would be to stop drilling the ocean floors for oil. The oil spill This year has done terrible damage to the ocean and too the wildlife. Anymore of these accidents can lead too an irreparable situation. Monthly sweeps too collect cans, bottles ect. from the coast and from rivers that connect with the oceans would help as much as possible. More laws if necessary to stop people from littering into oceans.

Where can people find more information on the problem?
Well the internet is the best online help for any question about the preservation of the oceans. specific websites, such as. ..

http://na.oceana.org/en/policy/laws-protecting-the-oceans

http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Po-Re/Pollution-of-the-Ocean-by-Plastic-and-Trash.html

http://marine-conservation.suite101.com/article.cfm/worlds_oceans_have_huge_economic_value

These sites provide insight too various topic as shown on this page.

If all else fails go to your local library and check up on books about the oceans and or law books if that is what you are interested in.