1.Do you feel that with the contribution of pollution, our fish markets will no longer be safe to eat within the
next 15 years? Explain the effects microplastics have on marine life now and in our future? – Jarrad
2. What is the purpose of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). Describe how
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ocean dumping management program affects local, state, and
national community? – Alejandro
3. Ocean regions are identified to be warming at a slower rate than land regions, it is assessed that further
sea level rise is highly likely (IPCC, 2019). The Paris Agreement was an attempt to limit temperatures to 2
degrees C by limiting GreenHouse Gases (GHG). Which countries are the top emitters of GHG? Pick two
countries to contrast the use of Absolute GHG target versus an Intensity target? Which do you think is the
better measure and why? -Bartoo
4. How can corporations create a more sustainable operation to measure the input and output of resources
being used and help minimize the harmful effects of water pollution?- Alejandro
5. Where is the direction headed to control pollution of oil spills, “Deep Water Horizon” as an example?
How is this still affecting ecosystems today, what can be done to combat these scenarios of oil slicks in the
ocean? -Jarrad