Marine Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/marine-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Marine Day known for?Oceans are estimated to produce 50-80% of the Earth's oxygen
2. What is the japanese name?Umi no Hi
3. What is the modern establishment?Officially established in Japan in 1995, enacted in 2003
4. What is Marine Day and when is it celebrated in Japan?Marine Day, or 'Umi no Hi,' is a Japanese holiday celebrated on the third Monday of July. It honors the ocean and its importance.
5. Why did Marine Day become a national holiday in 1995?It became a national holiday in 1995 to show growing appreciation for the ocean's ecological, economic, and cultural importance.

Oceanography: The interdisciplinary scientific study of the ocean, encompassing its physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Designated regions of the ocean where human activities are restricted to protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Ocean Acidification: The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.