For a moment, just think about it. Think about waking up in the middle of the night, thirsty, and not being able to access water because it is rationed so that the rest of your community can share the resource. Imagine using the restroom and having no water in the toilet because water is only cleaning out the latrine once a day. Although such scenarios seem quite extreme and impossible to many living in first world countries, this can become a reality at the rate at which water is being consumed and the inefficient manner it is being distributed … The water source on Earth is rapidly diminishing, and this is not new knowledge nor of new concern. Boating has been concluded to be a significant source of pollution; this focus has been centered around shoreline erosion, turbidity issues caused by uprising nutrient sediments, and chemical pollutants. Physical turbulence is not yet known to solely influence ecosystems, so this research centers on the re-suspension of water. Salt and freshwater ecosystems were created using a glass aquarium, plate glass, silicon seal, PVC pipes, and air and water pumps. Determining the severity and specific impacts of boating on photosynthesis and respiration gives clear and comprehensive views of water quality that is dependent on aquatic life.

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