Why are our oceans suffering?

Why Our Oceans Are Suffering

Overfishing

1. What does overfishing mean, and why is it a problem?
2. What happens when too many fish are taken from the ocean?
3. Why do people catch more fish than they need?
4. How does overfishing affect other sea creatures?
5. What can people do to stop overfishing?

Climate Change

1. How does climate change make the ocean warmer?
2. What happens to sea animals when the ocean gets too hot?
3. How does climate change cause stronger storms and bigger waves?
4. Why are the ice caps melting, and how does that affect the ocean?
5. What can we do to slow down climate change and protect the ocean?

Coral Bleaching

1. What are coral reefs, and why are they important?
2. Why do corals lose their colour and turn white?
3. How does coral bleaching affect fish and other sea creatures?
4. What causes coral reefs to become sick or die?
5. How can people help protect coral reefs?

Plastic Pollution

1. How does plastic end up in the ocean?
2. What happens to sea animals when they eat plastic?
3. Why is plastic pollution dangerous for the ocean?
4. How long does it take for plastic to break down in the ocean?
5. What can we do to stop plastic pollution?