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                          Massachusetts cod fishermen haul in a dwindling catch

                                                                 Marine and Coastal



                                                     Systems and Resources










                        Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

                            Identify physical, geographical, chemical, and biological     Assess impacts from marine pollution
                          aspects of the marine environment
                                                                                Review the state of ocean fisheries and reasons for their
                            Explain how the oceans influence and are influenced by   decline
                          climate
                                                                                Evaluate marine protected areas and reserves as innovative
                            Describe major types of marine ecosystems          solutions











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