GEOG 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter Oceans: Sea Salt, Continental Shelf, Developed Country
31 Oct 2016
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Identify the biotic and abiotic resources of continental shelves, oceans and ocean floor deposits. Consider: varieties, amount, value, uses, locations, potential vs practical. Sharks sharkfin soup (asia), 100 million caught and killed/year. Abundance of fish 88 million tons per year. 40% of fish are used for other purposes such as fishmeal to feed fish grown in captivity. Fisheries of today provide about 16% of the total world"s protein. Greater % of protein supply for ledc than medc. Ocean floor red algae used in chinese medicine boosts immune system. Algin from seaweed thicker for ice cream, etc. Contain anti inflammatory, antiviral & antibacterial compounds. Gas hydrates responsible for 200 million jobs in the world. Diamonds are found in greater number and quality in the ocean than on land. Cloud of sediment rises up in the water, interfering with photosynthetic processes of phytoplankton and other marine life.
