The Moon Controls the Oceans: How the Satellite Shapes Life on Earth.

The Moon Controls the Oceans: How the Satellite Shapes Life on Earth
The Moon Controls the Oceans: How the Satellite Shapes Life on Earth

According to ТСН: The Moon influences the water, causing constant tides in the oceans. Although the Sun also has its effect on the movement of water, it only accounts for 40% of what the Moon provides. The Moon is indeed the primary force that shapes life in the oceans.

If the water in the oceans did not move, coral reefs and many mollusks that remain stationary and feed on the movement of water simply could not exist. This would fundamentally alter the marine ecosystem.

Why the Moon is Necessary for Earth

The Moon is located almost 385,000 kilometers from Earth, yet its impact on our planet is significantly stronger than that of any other celestial body. Thanks to the Moon:

  • regular tides occur;

  • the relief of the ocean floor and coasts is shaped as we know it;

  • numerous species of marine animals emerged that managed to survive;

  • the length of the day remains stable — 24 hours;

  • the Earth's rotational axis maintains equality, preventing drastic climate changes.

Without the Moon, our planet would become much less stable: days could be shorter or longer, the climate would undergo drastic changes, and the oceans and marine life would appear quite different.

The Moon is not just a beautiful 'lamp' in the sky but an important element that regulates the oceans, shapes the climate, and determines life on Earth.

Thus, the Moon's role in maintaining the stability of Earth's ecosystem is undeniable. Its influence on the oceans and life within them can be likened to a key component in a large system where everything is interconnected. With each hourly turn of the planet, its significance for our infrastructure and ecology remains critically important.


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