Ocean ecosystems are sensitive to chemical composition of water. Any excess compounds can upset the balance and cause damage to organisms. How can reducing the consumption of fossil fuels help protect ocean ecosystems? SELECT TWO ANSWERS. (1 point)

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It prevents the introduction of excess nutrients into the ocean, which reduces harmful algal blooms that disrupt ecosystems.
It prevents the introduction of excess nutrients into the ocean, which reduces harmful algal blooms that disrupt ecosystems.

It limits oil spills, reducing the destruction of marine habitats and the poisoning of aquatic organisms.
It limits oil spills, reducing the destruction of marine habitats and the poisoning of aquatic organisms.

It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, which lowers ocean acidification and helps protect marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells.
It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, which lowers ocean acidification and helps protect marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells.

It stops the buildup of plastics in the ocean, preventing harm to marine animals that ingest or get entangled in them.
It stops the buildup of plastics in the ocean, preventing harm to marine animals that ingest or get entangled in them.

It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, preventing rising sea temperatures that disrupt marine food webs and coral reefs.

Answer 1

The two correct responses to how reducing the consumption of fossil fuels can help protect ocean ecosystems are:

1. It limits oil spills, reducing the destruction of marine habitats and the poisoning of aquatic organisms.

2. It decreases the release of carbon dioxide, which lowers ocean acidification and helps protect marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells.

These actions contribute to better overall health of ocean ecosystems and help mitigate threats to marine life.