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Marine and Continental Resources

The “importance of marine and continental resources” in the ecological functions is significant. It helps to provide coastal protection thereby economic development. Know more here.

The “Marine resources” are significantly attributed and the materials which are found in oceans answer difficulty considered to have the resources value effectively. It includes such a huge number of “biological diversity, seafood supplies, gas, oil, minerals, potential resources, renewable energy, and such a unique ecosystem”. The “continental resources” is the procedure that is most efficient as well as cost-effective for the natural gas, oil, and planet-based structure. On the other hand, the Marine resources are accumulated with the minerals that come from the Seabed as well as metals-related elements. It helps to provide “coastal protection” to the natural resources and is significantly threatened by the variety of human resources.

What are the types of marine resources? 

Oceans are vast reservoirs of various biotic and abiotic resources in the ecosystem. In the marine ecosystem, various mineral resources along with medicinal and vitamin elements are found. Marine resources are differentiated into three categories including abiotic, biotic, and commercial resources. In addition to these marine resources are classified into non-living and living and non-living resources based on their origin. Mineral resources, food resources, and energy resources are also various types of marine resources found in aquatic ecosystems. Marine resources are of various types and they have significant contributions in protecting coastal areas.  Marine resources consist of various energy sources such as conventional and non-conventional energy sources and they play an indispensable role in generating electricity and other requirements in the daily lives of people. Petroleum and natural gas are obtained from various marine resources as conventional forms of energy. On the other hand, waves. Biomass and tidal are non-conventional resources. 

Importance of marine resources in lives of people 

Marine resources include various fishes which are considered as a source of nutrition for people. In order to bring economic development and provide various foods for nutritional purposes, marine resources play an indispensable role. In order to provide coastal protection to people, marine resources act as a viable solution and in terms of financial growth, the marine ecosystem plays a decisive role. Marine resources boost the tourism sector and therefore create employability and job opportunities. 

It is necessary to give priority to building marine resources for fostering the economic growth of a nation and therefore it acts as a viable source for food and energy. Various marine fish are nutritious and their consumption is beneficial for human health. Around 25000 species of fish are found in marine ecosystems and various fishes, crabs, and prawns are animal food resources of the marine system. Marine biological resources are of three types such as nekton, plankton, and Benthos communities and they play a significant role in enriching marine biodiversity. Various tourists visit to see marine beauty and therefore it plays an indispensable role in strengthening the tourism sector. The growth of the tourism sector brings more growth and profitability to the economy and it strengthens the country’s economy at a significant rate. 

Marine and continental resources and their significance in the economy of a nation

Marine and continental resources play a significant role in strengthening the economy of the nation. Marine and continental resources within a country create employability and job opportunities, various marine fishes are used for human consumption and they have nutritional value. In order to strengthen the economy of the nation, marine and continental resources act as a viable solution in this regard. Marine resources provide coastal protection to people and it plays a significant role in strengthening the economy of the nation. It is necessary to give priority to maintaining marine diversity for attracting tourists and it helps to increase the revenue earning of a nation. In order to strengthen the GDP of a country, marine and continental resources play a significant role. 

Conclusion 

“Marine and continental resources” come from the ecosystem that plays a significant role in order to support economic prosperity as well as social welfare in developing countries. “Marine and continental resources” are important in daily life and provide multiple ecosystem services which are significantly and essentially important for life. The importance of “Marine and continental resources” plays a crucial role in driving the climate and weather of nature. These resources are significantly non-living resources and fall under the category of Natural Sources. It occurs naturally and eventually with the help of environmental power similarly. It is not created as well as produced by human activities due to this reserve being safe and helpful from an ecosystem perspective.