Oceans As A Resource (Copy)
5.1 Oceans as a Resource – Cheat Sheet
Resource Potential of the Oceans
| Resource | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Fish, shellfish, seaweed provide protein & income for millions | North Sea cod fishing, Japan’s seaweed farming |
| Chemicals | Extraction of salts, minerals, and pharmaceutical compounds | Magnesium from seawater, iodine from kelp |
| Building Materials | Sand, gravel, and coral used in construction | Coral limestone in Maldives |
| Wave & Tidal Energy | Harnessing ocean movement to generate renewable electricity | Tidal power station at La Rance, France |
| Tourism | Beaches, coral reefs, cruises generate income | Great Barrier Reef tourism, Australia |
| Transport | Oceans provide major trade routes for global shipping | Suez Canal shipping lanes |
| Safe Drinking Water (Potential) | Desalination plants convert seawater into potable water | Desalination in Saudi Arabia, UAE |
Quick Pointers
- Oceans = multi-purpose resource: food, energy, transport, tourism, minerals.
- Sustainable management needed to prevent overfishing, pollution, habitat loss.
- Future potential: renewable energy + desalination for water-scarce regions.
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Environmental Management Full Scale Course