Marine Resource Management

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Explain the significance of understanding the characteristics of marine resources for their effective management.

Understanding characteristics like utility, limited availability, and potential for depletion is crucial for informed management decisions, ensuring sustainable use and conservation.

Differentiate between 'biotic' and 'abiotic' marine resources, providing examples of each.

Biotic resources are living organisms (e.g., fish, marine plants), while abiotic resources are non-living components (e.g., seawater, minerals).

How does classifying marine resources as either 'renewable' or 'non-renewable' impact management strategies?

Renewable resources (e.g., fish stocks) require management strategies that ensure replenishment, while non-renewable resources (e.g., oil reserves) necessitate careful use and conservation to avoid depletion.

Explain the difference between a potential resource and an actual resource.

Potential resources are those resources that may be used in the future, where actual resources have been surveyed and are being used in present times. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'ubiquitous' marine resources from 'localized' marine resources, and why is this distinction important for resource management?

Ubiquitous resources (e.g., seawater, air) are found everywhere while localized resources (e.g., specific mineral deposits, geothermal vents) are limited to certain areas. This distinction affects access, control, and vulnerability to depletion or pollution. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of 'economic resources' in the context of marine resource management. Provide an example of each of the three categories of resources (factors of production).

Economic resources, including land (fishing grounds), labor (fishermen), and capital (fishing boats), are essential for producing goods and services from the ocean. Their efficient management is crucial for economic sustainability. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'marine living resources' and provide two examples of why they are important.

Marine living resources are the living organisms in the ocean that are used by plants, animals, and humans. They are important as a food source, provide medicine, and are important for ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

How does a disaster like an oil spill impact both the 'biotic' and 'abiotic' elements of a marine environment?

Oil spills harm biotic resources through direct toxicity to marine life and habitat destruction, while abiotic resources like water quality and sediment composition are degraded, impacting the overall ecosystem health. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the concept of 'conservation' relates to the sustainable management of natural marine resources.

Conservation, the management of natural resources, ensures the long-term availability and health of marine ecosystems by balancing human needs with the protection and preservation of resources for future generations. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what is meant by 'Marine Resource Management' and what goal it is trying to achieve.

Marine Resource Management is the directing of a group of people or entities toward a goal, by deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed. It aims to balance resource exploitation with long-term ecological health and human benefit. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how 'water resources management' could impact a marine ecosystem.

Managing water resources could impact the marine ecosystem by changing water temperature, the amount of fresh water getting into the ocean, or increasing pollution. Signup and view all the answers

What are the utility, limited availability, and potential for depletion of marine resources?

Utility = Resources provide goods or services. Limited availability = finite quantity restricts usage. Depletion = Overuse diminishes resource. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Then give an example of each.

Renewable resources can be replenished. Nonrenewable resources cannot. Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource. Oil is an example of a nonrenewable resource. Signup and view all the answers

If a company finds a copper deposit in the ocean, would it be an abiotic or biotic resource? Justify the answer.

Abiotic, since copper is non-living and derived from geological processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'localized marine resource'? Give an example.

A localized marine resource is only located in certain parts of the world. Copper ore is an example. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between environmental resource management, natural resource management, and water resource management?

Environmental management involves human socieites interacting with the environment, natural resource management involves the management of natural resources, and water resource management involves managing the use of water resources. Signup and view all the answers

How do land, labor and capital play a role in economic resources of the ocean?

Land: fishing grounds, Labour: fishermen, and Capital: fishing boats. Signup and view all the answers

List one marine animal or plant and the resources it needs to grow.

Fish: food, water, and territory. Plants: sunshine, nutrients, water, and a place to grow. Signup and view all the answers

How can natural resources be essential for human survival?

Natural resources such as water and fish are derived from the environment and are essential for human survival. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Conservation is the management of natural resources.

True Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Management

Directing a group of people or entities toward a goal.

Marine Resources

All entities associated with the ocean.