<human>: What are the effects of the ozone hole on the environment?
<bot>: The ozone hole has had a significant effect on the environment, including reduced levels of UV radiation reaching Earth's surface and increased levels of UV-B radiation in the atmosphere. This has led to changes in ecosystems, such as reductions in phytoplankton populations, decreases in plant growth, and increases in UV-B-induced skin cancers. Additionally, the ozone layer is important for protecting life from harmful ultraviolet radiation, so its depletion can have serious consequences for humans and other species.