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Aquaculture
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Drinking water
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Energy: hydro power station
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Jet ski
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Race track or horse breeding facility
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Water: sewage pumping station
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Weir
The ocean provides a wealth of services that directly benefit human well-being. Over half the worlds population lives within 100 miles of a coastline, and 20 of the 30 largest cities in the world are coastal. There is increasing access to remote areas, and there are important connections between human well-being and the marine environment. The most widely recognized marine ecosystem services are discussed.
Ecosystem services of the ocean
Illustration map of Sequim and Discovery Bays in Washington, USA
USA WA: Sequim and Discovery Bays
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Bioindicators
DNA; amplification of sequence
DNA; amplification of sequence
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DNA sequencing gel

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