A Major Problem the US Has in Managing Its Oceans

question 72

Multiple Choice

A major problem the US has in managing its oceans occurs because of which of the following?

• A)An array of agencies and committees manages U.S. waters.
• B)We do not have good models addressing climate change.
• C)There are few laws addressing our oceans.
• D)There is little point in trying to manage a global resource.

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Definitions:

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic, aquatic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that can produce oxygen during photosynthesis and contribute to the formation of stromatolites.

Lichens

Symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, where the fungi provide structure and the algae or bacteria provide photosynthesis.

Toxic Blooms

Rapid growth of algae that produce harmful toxins, affecting water quality and marine life, and can pose risks to humans.

Herpesvirus

A large family of viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans, characterized by latent and recurrent infections.