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Category: Marine Science
Posted on: March 27, 2008 9:08 AM, by Sheril R. Kirshenbaum
It seems nearly universal that we are drawn to oceans. Children and adults alike marvel at whales, sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and on. Our imagination runs wild wondering about all the biodiversity and mystery lurking just below the surface of the great blue.
Check out my post over at Correlations for a Top Ten List on why oceans are so important to all of us...
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It's obvious how much Oceans serve us. We must, in good conscience, make sure to take care of all the Oceans too.
Posted by: Environ | March 27, 2008 9:47 AM
Ocean critters generate a good deal of the oxygen we breathe.
We're talking 99% of the habitat, 97% of the water, and 71% of surface on the planet!
Oceans drive climate and weather through transfer of water and heat.
Your first 3 points were enough for me! I am now thoroughly persuaded to vote "Yes" on Ocean! LOL!
Dave Briggs :~)
Posted by: Dave Briggs | March 27, 2008 11:52 AM
Oceans are amazing indeed...
I love my field so much because every time I learn something new, I discover there's even more to figure out! ;)
Posted by: Sheril R. Kirshenbaum | March 27, 2008 6:56 PM