Threat
What is clouded waters and how does it affect marine ecosystems?
Stirred-up sediment darkens the water and blocks sunlight
CardClouded Waters
Video
In context
What it is
Stirred-up sediment darkens the water and blocks sunlight
Why it matters
Clouded Waters can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.
Ocean Literacy Connections
This resource can be explored through Ocean and humans.
- How does the ocean support people, and how do human choices change the ocean?
Explore and connect
Open the threat view to compare this card with mapped marine threats and broader ecosystem context.