Human Impacts on Marine Ecosystems

Human exploitation of the ocean's resources and destruction of marine habitats are driving species extinction, destroying fisheries, generating pollution, and creating ecological imbalances throughout the world. The ocean, once thought to be a limitless and resilient reservoir, is showing signs of irreparable damage.

In this module, students will write an informative essay outlining the current status of the world's oceans, as well as explaining the strategy of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for preserving marine habitats.