Importance of the Ocean

1. support Marine Life

1.1. dolphins

1.2. coral reefs

1.3. and many other beautiful sea creatures :)

2. climate regulation

2.1. Absorb Carbon Dioxide

2.2. soaks up heat

2.3. produce 50% of oxygen

2.4. prevent extreme climate

3. Economic benifits

3.1. Natural resources

3.1.1. Medicine

3.1.1.1. Seahorses

3.1.1.2. Water sponges

3.1.1.3. sea cucumbers

3.1.1.4. lampreys

3.1.2. Minerals

3.1.2.1. Iron

3.1.2.2. Salt

3.1.3. Food source

3.1.3.1. Fishing industry

3.2. Energy

3.2.1. fosisil fuels

3.2.2. Tidal Energy

3.3. Recreation

3.4. Transportation