What is the continental shelf?
The continental shelf was once considered the beginning of the unknown blue sea. In the 1800's the shelf came under examination people began to understand its secrets it was hiding. Now humans know even more information about the continental shelf due to scuba diving and underwater habitats that have allowed us to study it and observe its way of life. Many may not know but the continental shelf is the richest part of the ocean. It has the worlds most important place to fish which is where 90% of the fishing takes place. There is only one bad thing to this, since it is closer to shore it is the place most affected by pollution and other activities we humans do. In this website we will be able to investigate how people impact this part of the ocean but also the animals that live their.
The continental shelf was once considered the beginning of the unknown blue sea. In the 1800's the shelf came under examination people began to understand its secrets it was hiding. Now humans know even more information about the continental shelf due to scuba diving and underwater habitats that have allowed us to study it and observe its way of life. Many may not know but the continental shelf is the richest part of the ocean. It has the worlds most important place to fish which is where 90% of the fishing takes place. There is only one bad thing to this, since it is closer to shore it is the place most affected by pollution and other activities we humans do. In this website we will be able to investigate how people impact this part of the ocean but also the animals that live their.