Ocean Literacy Principles:
OLP 1: The earth has one big ocean with many features
OLP 3: The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate
OLP 6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected
OLP 7: The ocean is largely unexplored
Topic List:
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This introduction describes the NGSS Earth and Space Science standards and connects the concepts to Ocean Literacy Principles to build a deeper understanding of the ocean.
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Earth is a complex system of interacting subsystems: the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
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Scientists use data to help fisheries determine how much seafood can be harvested while still maintaining stable fish populations.
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Marine debris is any persistent solid material that is manufactured (or processed) and disposed of, or abandoned, in the marine environment or the Great Lakes.