How is climate change impacting ocean life?

Questions to hold on to​

  • How do unusually warm conditions impact the marine ecosystem and fish stocks?
  • How do brinicles impact the marine ecosystem and fish stocks?
  • Are our oceans in danger of being too hot or too cold?

Add to your thinking

The Digital Notebook is a space to hold your thoughts, questions, and growing understanding throughout this Unit.  You will be able to access it from every Module. Use The Digital Notebook to jot your thinking, take notes, or as a space to develop your writing. You can print and export it anytime, and at the end of lesson 8 you’ll be reminded to save a copy for yourself.

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