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    The document discusses the biotic and abiotic resources found in the world's oceans. It mentions abiotic resources such as rare earth elements discovered off the Pacific coast and how they could cause controversy. It also discusses the distribution of abiotic resources on continental shelves, abyssal plains, ocean ridges and hot spots. Finally, it addresses biotic resources like fish and efforts to reduce fishing pressures.

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    The document discusses the biotic and abiotic resources found in the world's oceans. It mentions abiotic resources such as rare earth elements discovered off the Pacific coast and how they could cause controversy. It also discusses the distribution of abiotic resources on continental shelves, abyssal plains, ocean ridges and hot spots. Finally, it addresses biotic resources like fish and efforts to reduce fishing pressures.

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    The document discusses the biotic and abiotic resources found in the world's oceans. It mentions abiotic resources such as rare earth elements discovered off the Pacific coast and how they could cause controversy. It also discusses the distribution of abiotic resources on continental shelves, abyssal plains, ocean ridges and hot spots. Finally, it addresses biotic resources like fish and efforts to reduce fishing pressures.

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    Oceans and their Resources

    Describe some of the biotic and abiotic resources of the oceans. Abiotic Biotic Ted Talks Notes from R. Ballard talk. Abiotic Case study of issues relating to rare earth finds on the pacific. Describe the case study, refer to specific facts and figures and any controversies it may cause Use notes from the Chapter in your text books to add further notes on the abiotic resources found: A) On continental shelves B) On abyssal plains and deep ocean floors C) On ocean ridges and hot spots. Use as a Communications Highway (to be used with Garret and Nagle p143)

    Biotic Resources

    Exam Type Questions Describe and explain the pattern that is being shown in the graph above. Using Case studies, evaluate the attempts that are being made to reduce pressure on the worlds fish.

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