ECOLOGY
ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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Which of the following do scientists think is the biggest threat to our ocean ecosystems?
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Oil spills in the ocean.
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Old oil platforms left in the ocean.
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Overfishing of our oceans.
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Sounds from commercial ships interrupting animal communication.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Intensive fishing is a major threat because it depletes resources and destabilises ecosystems. However, this practice continues to be heavily subsidised by governments. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), over a third of fish stocks around the world are being overfished.
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