Threats to Marine Biodiversity : All You Need to Know
Do you own a marine life aquarium or at least have seen them in movies or TV shows? Marine life, like coral reefs, is an important part of our ocean environment. Unfortunately, marine life depletion has become a problem, especially since humans started taking too much space in these ecosystems. Marine life depletion poses a serious threat to ocean environments. According to the Marine Conservation Society, it has led to the extinction of several creatures, including the bluefin tuna. As a result, the number of sea turtle eggs laid annually dropped by 50 per cent. And even though they are protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). The oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, and they are home to 90 per cent of all known living species. Marine ecosystems provide critical services to humans, including food, water purification, climate regulation, flood prevention, energy production, recreation, and tourism. Global warming is one of the main causes of ...