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Vocabulary Lab

High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

45 minC1c1vocabularyocean-health-marine-conservationbiodiversitysustainabilityecosystemmitigate

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to ocean health & marine conservation.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Ocean Health & Marine Conservation

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

biodiversity //

/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/n
Definition:The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, especially when considered in terms of the number and variety of species.
Traducción:biodiversidad
Example:The sudden loss of biodiversity in the Great Barrier Reef has prompted urgent international intervention.
Collocation:loss of biodiversity
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    • ecosystem //

    /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/n
    Definition:A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
    Traducción:ecosistema
    Example:Protecting the benthic ecosystem is crucial for maintaining the health of the entire ocean floor.
    Collocation:fragile ecosystem
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    • degradation //

    /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of something becoming worse or being damaged over time.
    Traducción:degradación
    Example:Environmentalists are concerned about the rapid degradation of coastal habitats due to rising sea levels.
    Collocation:environmental degradation
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:New technologies aim to mitigate the impact of ocean acidification on shellfish populations.
    Collocation:mitigate the effects
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    • depletion //

    /dɪˈpliːʃn/n
    Definition:A reduction in the quantity or number of something.
    Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
    Example:The depletion of ozone layers remains a critical concern for marine life sensitive to UV radiation.
    Collocation:resource depletion
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    • sustainability //

    /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
    Traducción:sostenibilidad
    Example:Long-term sustainability in fishing industries requires much stricter international regulations.
    Collocation:environmental sustainability
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    • anthropogenic //

    /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒenɪk/adj
    Definition:Originating in human activity (chiefly in the context of environmental pollution).
    Traducción:antropogénico
    Example:Scientists are studying the specific anthropogenic factors contributing to coral bleaching events.
    Collocation:anthropogenic impact
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    • salinity //

    /səˈlɪnəti/n
    Definition:The concentration of dissolved salts in water.
    Traducción:salinidad
    Example:Changes in salinity levels can drastically alter the local marine food web.
    Collocation:high salinity
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    • proliferation //

    /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/n
    Definition:Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
    Traducción:proliferación
    Example:The proliferation of microplastics in the Atlantic is reaching alarming levels.
    Collocation:rapid proliferation
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    • equilibrium //

    /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/n
    Definition:A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
    Traducción:equilibrio
    Example:Maintaining the ecological equilibrium of the oceans is vital for global climate stability.
    Collocation:ecological equilibrium
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhəʊldə(r)/n
    Definition:A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:interesado / parte interesada
    Example:All maritime stakeholders must collaborate to implement the new conservation protocols.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most certainly a regulation.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict monitoring is required to ensure compliance with international fishing quotas.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The feasibility of large-scale ocean cleaning projects is currently being debated by experts.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:The agency provides much-needed oversight for deep-sea mining operations.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The implementation of marine protected areas has seen mixed results across different regions.
    Collocation:successful implementation
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    • blue economy //

    /bluː ˈiːkəni/n phrase
    Definition:The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs.
    Traducción:economía azul
    Example:Investing in the blue economy can provide economic benefits while preserving marine health.
    Collocation:promote the blue economy
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    • policy-making //

    /ˈpɒləsi meɪkɪŋ/n
    Definition:The process of creating laws and regulations.
    Traducción:elaboración de políticas
    Example:Effective policy-making is essential to combat the illegal trade of marine species.
    Collocation:evidence-based policy-making
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    • infrastructure //

    /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/n
    Definition:The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society.
    Traducción:infraestructura
    Example:Coastal infrastructure must be redesigned to withstand rising sea levels.
    Collocation:critical infrastructure
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    • viability //

    /ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:Ability to work successfully; survivability.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The long-term viability of coral reefs is threatened by warming ocean temperatures.
    Collocation:economic viability
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    • framework //

    /ˈfreɪmwɜːk/n
    Definition:A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
    Traducción:marco / estructura
    Example:A new legal framework is needed to manage international waters effectively.
    Collocation:regulatory framework
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    • eco-friendly //

    /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/adj
    Definition:Not harmful to the environment.
    Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
    Example:Many companies are switching to eco-friendly packaging to reduce ocean plastic waste.
    Collocation:eco-friendly alternatives
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪm tʃeɪndʒə(r)/n
    Definition:An event, discovery, or person that significantly changes the current situation.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The development of biodegradable seaweed-based plastic is a total game-changer for marine life.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • to wreak havoc //

    /tuː riːk ˈhævək/phrase
    Definition:To cause great damage or chaos.
    Traducción:causar estragos / desastres
    Example:Extreme weather events continue to wreak havoc on coastal ecosystems.
    Collocation:wreak havoc on
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    • to be on the brink of //

    /tuː biː ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/phrase
    Definition:To be very close to a significant change or event (often negative).
    Traducción:estar al borde de
    Example:Several marine species are on the brink of extinction due to overfishing.
    Collocation:on the brink of extinction
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    • to phase out //

    /tuː feɪz aʊt/v phrase
    Definition:To gradually stop using something.
    Traducción:eliminar gradualmente
    Example:Governments aim to phase out single-use plastics by the end of the decade.
    Collocation:phase out completely
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    • to take a toll //

    /tuː teɪk ə təʊl/v phrase
    Definition:To cause harm or damage over time.
    Traducción:pasar factura / causar daño
    Example:Ocean acidification is starting to take a heavy toll on calcifying organisms.
    Collocation:take a heavy toll
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    • to be at stake //

    /tuː biː æt steɪk/phrase
    Definition:To be at risk of being lost or damaged.
    Traducción:estar en juego
    Example:With the climate crisis accelerating, the very future of our oceans is at stake.
    Collocation:everything is at stake
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    • to step up //

    /tuː step ʌp/v phrase
    Definition:To increase the amount or intensity of something.
    Traducción:intensificar / dar un paso adelante
    Example:We need to step up our efforts to protect deep-sea habitats from mining.
    Collocation:step up efforts
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    • to be widespread //

    /tuː biː ˈwaɪdspred/adj phrase
    Definition:Existing or happening in many places or among many people.
    Traducción:estar muy extendido
    Example:The damage caused by the oil spill was widespread across the coastline.
    Collocation:widespread damage
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    • to tackle //

    /tuː ˈtækl/v
    Definition:To make an effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation.
    Traducción:abordar / enfrentar
    Example:Global leaders must tackle the issue of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
    Collocation:tackle an issue
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