Man’s Effect On The Ocean

Whiles it’s no surprise, humans have had a huge impact on the oceans of the world, it’s something I never really think about. I read an article the other day about our impact on the oceans and was amazed to learn that more than 40 per cent of marine regions have been significantly altered and only four percent remain in a pristine state.
The damage is caused by numerous factors including over fishing. I live in a area that once heavily relied on catching fish, but today they are hard to come by. Take a look at the image below to see the human impact in your area.

Human impact on our oceans
But it’s not all doom and gloom. In some areas, such as the Great Barrier Reef, strong integrated conservation measures are being introduced.

via Telegraph

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February 16, 2008 by Clive Mathias

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