Three primary threats to ocean life, especially coral reef ecosystems, are listed and discussed in an article titled, “Global Warming Effects on Coral Reef Bleaching, “ by Bernard P. Nelson. The subtitle: “Climate Change & Water Pollution Impacts on Ocean Life.” The article was recently published by Suite 101 Magazine.
Effects of Global Warming on Coral Reef Ecosystems
The article provides information, from research by the U.S. National Ocean Service (NOS), about how climate change is affecting oceans and ocean life. A link is provided in “Global Warming Effects on Coral Reef Bleaching” to the NOS research.
How Effects of Water Pollution & Land Pollution Impacts Oceans
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up to help protect coral reef ecosystems, according to the article. Information is provided about how water pollution in oceans can be caused by land pollution runoffs. The primary sources of this pollution are named. A link is provided to the press release about NOAA and The Nature Conservancy plans to protect ocean life in certain ocean areas.
Air Pollution From Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Carbon Emissions from the air deposits carbon dioxide (CO2) into ocean waters, according to the article. The primary sources causing this pollution are listed.
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