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Why does water need conservation even though large oceans surround the land masses?

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Marine water is unfit for consumption by humans, land plants and animals as well as by industries. Therefore, terrestrial biota and human beings have to depend upon fresh water resources available on land (only about 0.5% of the total). Thus, water needs to be conserved.
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