An Imbalance in our Ocean
Students watch videos to examine ways that human actions can throw a marine ecosystem
out of balance and lead to species decline. Then they brainstorm a list of stakeholders and
generate questions about them.
For the complete activity with media resources, visit:
http://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/an-imbalance-in-our-ocean/
An Imbalance in our Ocean
Students watch videos to examine ways that human actions can throw a marine ecosystem
out of balance and lead to species decline. Then they brainstorm a list of stakeholders and
generate questions about them.
For the complete activity with media resources, visit:
http://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/an-imbalance-in-our-ocean/
Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.
Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.
Answer each one of these questions to the best of your ability considering the three videos.
* Considering the videos, which stakeholders may share the same perspective on a threat?
* Which stakeholders are likely to have opposite perspectives on a threat?
* How can one stakeholder influence an environmental management decision or debate?
* Which stakeholder is likely to have a similar perspective to your own?
* What are your primary questions or concerns about the threat you explored?