Earthquakes can affect marine life in several ways. Some of the impacts include:
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Changes in water pressure: Earthquakes can cause changes in water pressure, which can disrupt marine animals' ability to regulate their buoyancy and swim properly.
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Movement of sediment: Earthquakes can cause underwater landslides that displace sediment on the seafloor, potentially burying or exposing marine organisms.
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Disruption of habitats: Earthquakes can damage coral reefs, kelp forests, and other marine habitats, leading to loss of shelter and food sources for many species.
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Tsunamis: Earthquakes can trigger tsunamis, which can cause significant damage to coastal ecosystems and disrupt marine life.
Overall, earthquakes can have both short-term and long-term impacts on marine ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them.
