Protect Seafloors
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Provided by: Project Drawdown|Published on: October 24, 2023
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Synopsis
- This new solution page explores an unusual climate solution, describing the environmental dangers of bottom trawling fishing practices and the benefits for ocean ecosystems and the planet that would come with protecting the seafloor.
- The data are limited regarding this solution, but the benefits for marine ecosystems are well documented.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Project Drawdown
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The resource points out the positives, negatives, and limits to making a determination due to the lack of data and wide range of estimates currently available.
- The graphics included help students see the most important information at a glance.
Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to go through vocabulary terms with students before reading the article.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The references linked in this resource can be utilized for further research and assigned to students in groups to help dive into the topic further.
- Students in English classes can use the article to evaluate the author's purpose, to introduce scientific writing styles, or as practice for reading more complex scientific papers.
- Students can research Marine Protected Areas using this resource and this resource to evaluate the ecological benefits of this solution, even if the carbon-related benefits are not clearly known.
Carbon sinks are an integral part of the Earth's system and are responsible for drawing down carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. One vital carbon sink is the ocean floor, which is at risk due to certain seafood fishing practices. This resource examines the impact differing fishing scenarios would have on carbon emissions. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world reach “drawdown”—the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Cities, universities, corporations, philanthropies, policymakers, communities, educators, activists, and more turn to Project Drawdown as they look to advance effective climate action. Project Drawdown resources for educators include the database of Drawdown Solutions, educational video series Climate Solutions 101, the Drawdown Stories initiative, and more.
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