5 1 geology
Topic: Oceanic Impacts
Rubric Requirement attached
Humans have been utilizing the ocean for millennia, but also causing problems in the oceans. Choose one of these negative issues, such as overfishing, plastic trash, marine dumping, habitat destruction, acidification, dead zones, or other, and describe what the problem is, how humans caused the problem, where the problem is, and how is it destructive. Suggest possible solutions for this problem.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
- 3-4 pages in length (does not include title and reference page)
- 1-2 outside sources
- Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Readings
Required
- Chapters 9 & 10, Foundations of Earth Science
Recommended
- Espejo, A., Camus, P., Losada, I.J., and Méndez, F. (2014). Spectral ocean wave climate variability based on atmospheric circulation patterns. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 44(8), 2139-2152.
- Christou, M., and Ewans, K. (2014). Field measurements of rogue water waves. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 44(9), 2317-2335. Mother Nature Network. (2016). What is the
- Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch? Retrieved from http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/what-is-the-great-pacific-ocean-garbage-patch