Ocean Conservation

2. The ability to maintain or continue something at the same rate or level without causing damage to the environment.
4. Relating to the sea or ocean.
7. The variety and variability of life forms on Earth, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity found in the oceans.
9. The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, including oceans, wildlife, and resources.
11. Human-created waste materials that end up in the ocean, such as plastic, glass, and metal.

1. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
3. The ability of the reef to withstand and recover from environmental pressures, such as climate change or bleaching events.
5. A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
6. Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, therefore reducing environmental impact.
8. The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
10. Marine organisms that build reefs by secreting calcium carbonate, forming hard skeletons that provide habitat for other marine life.