The Moon also influences ecosystems around the globe. Countless marine species depend on tidal cycles for feeding, reproduction, and migration. Coastal environments have evolved alongside the rhythmic rise and fall of the oceans for millions of years.
7Chapter 4: What Will Happen in the Distant Future?
The Moon will not continue drifting away forever. Eventually, the Earth-Moon system will reach a state of equilibrium where the transfer of energy becomes much smaller.